1975 Virginia Slims of Detroit

The 1975 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1975 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 18 through February 22, 1975.[1] First-seeded Evonne Goolagong won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

1975 Virginia Slims of Detroit
DateFebruary 18–22
Edition4th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
VenueCobo Hall & Arena
Champions
Singles
Evonne Goolagong
Doubles
Lesley Hunt / Martina Navratilova

Finals

Singles

Evonne Goolagong defeated Margaret Court 6–3, 3–6, 6–3

  • It was Goolagong's 2nd singles title of the year and the 60th of her career.

Doubles

Lesley Hunt / Martina Navratilova defeated Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve 2–6, 7–5, 6–2

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $15,000 $8,000 $4,600 $3,800 $2,100 $1,100 $550
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References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 209.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 160. ISBN 9780362002768. OCLC 650229036.
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