1974 Virginia Slims of Houston


The 1974 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Net-Set Racquet Club in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from September 30 through October 6, 1974. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert defeated Virginia Wade 6–3, 5–7, 6–1
  • It was Evert's 14th singles title of the year and the 37th of her career.

Doubles

Janet Newberry / Wendy Overton defeated Sue Stap / Virginia Wade 4–6, 7–5, 6–2

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
Singles$10,000$5,600$2,800$1,400$700$350