WTA Akron 1974 Draw, Results & Schedule

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. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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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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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

31 recorded singles results

Akron 1974 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-3 7-5 Nancy Richey H2H Match data Mar 24, 1974* F
SF (2)
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 Mar 23, 1974* SF
QF (4)
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 Mar 23, 1974* QF
R16 (8)
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 Upset: winner had a 7 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
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 Mar 22, 1974* R16
R32 (16)
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 Mar 21, 1974* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Akron.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Betsy Nagelsen 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Akron finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-3 7-5 Nancy Richey H2H Match data 1974 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1974

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Akron held?
Akron is held in Akron, United States.
Who won the most recent Akron?
The 1974 Akron was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Nancy Richey 6-3 7-5.
When was the first Akron played?
The first edition of Akron was held in 1974.
What surface is Akron played on?
Akron is played on carpet courts.