Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA San Francisco 1974 Draw & Results
CompletedBillie Jean King won the 1974 San Francisco, defeating Chris Evert 7-6(2) 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 14–20 on hard courts in San Francisco, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jan 14 — Jan 20
Location
San Francisco, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Billie Jean King
7-6(1) 6-3
Betty Stove
6-1 6-1
Wendy Overton
6-1 6-1
Helen Gourlay
6-3 7-5
Nancy Richey
6-2 6- 4
Karen Susman
7-5 4-6 7-6
Rosie Casals
6-4 6-2
Kathy Kuykendall
6-3 1-6 7-5
Chris Evert
6-7(4) 6-3 6-1
Valerie Ziegenfuss
6-2 7-5
Laurie Fleming
6-3 6-0
Marita Redondo
(w/o)
Kerry Reid
7-5 7-6
Laura Dupont
6-3 6-3
Janet Newberry
6-3 6-2
Karen Krantzcke
6-3 6-2
Round of 16
Billie Jean King
6-1 6-0
Wendy Overton
4-6 6-3 6-2
Nancy Richey
6-1 6-2
Rosie Casals
4-6 6-1 6-0
Chris Evert
6-0 6-3
Laurie Fleming
6-1 4-6 6-4
Kerry Reid
5-7 6-2 6-2
Janet Newberry
1-6 6-4 6-3
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Billie Jean King
6-1 6-3
Chris Evert
7-6(0) 6-2
Final
Billie Jean King
7-6(2) 6-2
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for San Francisco.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Billie Jean King 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Barbara Downs 1 appearance
View the full San Francisco record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 7-6(2) 6-2 | Chris Evert | H2H | Match data | 1974 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is San Francisco held?
- San Francisco is held in San Francisco, United States.
- Who won the most recent San Francisco?
- The 1974 San Francisco was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Chris Evert 7-6(2) 6-2.
- When was the first San Francisco played?
- The first edition of San Francisco was held in 1974.
- What surface is San Francisco played on?
- San Francisco is played on hard courts.