The 1975 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1975 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from March 10 through March 15, 1975.[1] Second-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 42nd of her career.

Doubles

France Françoise Dürr / Netherlands Betty Stöve defeated Australia Evonne Goolagong / United Kingdom Virginia Wade 2–6, 6–3, 7–6(5–2)

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $15,000 $8,500 $4,200 $2,100 $1,100 $550

References

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 210.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 162. ISBN 9780362002768. OCLC 650229036.
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