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 & Schedule
Chris Evert won the 1974 Houston, defeating Virginia Wade 6-3 5-7 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Houston, United States, from September 30 to October 6, 1974. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.
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 won the most recent Houston?
- The 1974 Houston was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-3 5-7 6-1.
- When was the first Houston played?
- The first edition of Houston was held in 1974.
- What surface is Houston played on?
- Houston is played on hard courts.