Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA Houston 1974 Draw & Results
CompletedChris Evert won the 1974 Houston, defeating Virginia Wade 6-3 5-7 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played September 30–October 6 on hard courts in Houston, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Sep 30 — Oct 6
Location
Houston, 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
Chris Evert
6-1 6-0
Carrie Meyer
6-3 6-1
Wendy Overton
6-1 6-2
Kathy Kuykendall
6-1 6-1
Evonne Goolagong
6-4 6-3
Terry Holladay
6-4 6-2
Helen Gourlay
4-6 6-2 6-3
Raquel Giscafre
5-7 6-3 6-2
Virginia Wade
6-3 6-2
Robin Tenney
6-2 6-3
Marcie Louie
4-6 7-6 7-5
Pam Teeguarden
6-0 5-7 7-6
Ilana Kloss
6-3 6-1
Kate Latham
6-3 6-1
Dianne Fromholtz
6-0 6-3
Round of 16
Chris Evert
6-1 6-0
Wendy Overton
6-2 6-2
Evonne Goolagong
6-2 6-2
Helen Gourlay
6-1 6-1
Virginia Wade
6-4 3-6 6-3
Robin Tenney
6-4 3-6 6-3
Pam Teeguarden
6-3 6-3
Kate Latham
6-4 6-2
Quarterfinals
Chris Evert
6-2 6-1
Evonne Goolagong
6-4 6-3
Virginia Wade
3-6 7-5 7-5
Pam Teeguarden
6-1 3-6 7-6(2)
Semifinals
Chris Evert
(w/o)
Virginia Wade
7-6(2) 6-4
Final
Chris Evert
6-3 5-7 6-1
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Houston.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Chris Evert 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 Houston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-3 5-7 6-1 | Virginia Wade | H2H | Match data | 1974 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Houston held?
- Houston is held in Houston, United States.
- Who is the latest recorded Houston winner?
- The 1974 Houston was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-3 5-7 6-1.
- What is the earliest recorded Houston edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Houston in TennisDB is 1974.
- What surface is Houston played on?
- Houston is played on hard courts.