WTA Akron 1974 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Billie Jean King won the 1974 Akron, defeating Nancy Richey 6-3 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Akron, United States, from March 18 to March 24, 1974.

Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Nancy Richey , 6-3 7-5
Dates
Mar 18 — Mar 24
Location
Akron, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Mar 24, 1974* F Billie Jean King 6-3 7-5 Nancy Richey H2H Match data
SF (2)
Mar 23, 1974* SF Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Olga Morozova H2H Match data
Mar 23, 1974* SF Nancy Richey 6-4 6-2 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data
QF (4)
Mar 23, 1974* QF Olga Morozova 3-6 6-2 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Mar 23, 1974* QF Nancy Richey 1-6 6-3 7-6(3) Martina Navratilova H2H Match data
Mar 23, 1974* QF Pam Teeguarden 7-5 6-2 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data
Mar 23, 1974* QF Billie Jean King 6-3 7-5 Julie Heldman H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Mar 22, 1974* R16 Olga Morozova 6-0 6-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data
Mar 22, 1974* R16 Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-4 Wendy Overton H2H Match data
Mar 22, 1974* R16 Rosie Casals 6-4 7-5 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data
Mar 22, 1974* R16 Pam Teeguarden 6-0 6-4 Laurie Tenney H2H Match data
Mar 22, 1974* R16 Julie Heldman 6-2 6-1 Marcie Louie H2H Match data
Mar 22, 1974* R16 Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 5-7 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
Mar 22, 1974* R16 Billie Jean King 6-4 6-4 Donna Ganz H2H Match data
Mar 22, 1974* R16 Nancy Richey 6-3 6-4 Janet Newberry H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-3 6-2 Katja Ebbinghaus H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Laurie Tenney (w/o) Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Donna Ganz 7-5 1-6 6-4 Glynis Coles H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Sharon Walsh Pete 1-6 6-2 6-2 Sue Stap H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Nancy Richey (w/o) Robin Tenney H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Virginia Wade 6-2 6-3 Sally Greer H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Martina Navratilova 7-6(2) 4-6 7-6(3) Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Kristien Shaw 6-1 6-0 Susan Vinton H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Rosie Casals 6-0 6-0 Betsy Nagelsen H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Julie Heldman 6-3 6-2 Janet Haas H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Billie Jean King 7-5 6-2 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Wendy Overton (w/o) Laura Dupont H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Marcie Louie 6-0 6-4 Elly Appel H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Pam Teeguarden 6-1 6-3 Veronica Burton H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Janet Newberry 6-2 6-4 Patricia Reese H2H Match data
Mar 21, 1974* R32 Olga Morozova 6-3 6-3 Peaches Bartkowicz H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Chris Evert 2
Billie Jean King 1
Evonne Goolagong 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1976 Carpet Evonne Goolagong 6-2 3-6 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1975 Hard Chris Evert 6-4 3-6 6-3 Margaret Court H2H Match data
1974 Carpet Billie Jean King 6-3 7-5 Nancy Richey H2H Match data
1973 Carpet Chris Evert 6-3 6-4 Olga Morozova H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Akron held?
Akron is held in Akron, United States.
Who won the most recent Akron?
The 1976 Akron was won by Evonne Goolagong 6-2 3-6 6-2.
Who has won the most Akron titles?
Chris Evert has won 2 Akron titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Akron played?
The first edition of Akron was held in 1973.
What surface is Akron played on?
Akron is played on carpet courts.