1974 Akron Tennis Open
Tennis tournament
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The Akron Tennis Open was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the University of Akron Memorial Hall in Akron, Ohio in the United States and was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 18 through March 24, 1974. Billie Jean King won the singles title and the accompanying $10,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3][4]
| 1974 Akron Tennis Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 18 – 24 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 16S / 8D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Akron, USA |
| Venue | University of Akron |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
| Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King | |
Finals
Singles
Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Gunter 6–3, 7–5
Doubles
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Julie Heldman / 
Olga Morozova 6–2, 6–4