WTA Akron 1974 Draw & Results

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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 March 18–24 on carpet courts in Akron, United States.

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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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Results

Match type

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.