1975 Barnett Bank Tennis Classic

The 1975 Barnett Bank Tennis Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts at the Orlando Racquet Club in Orlando, Florida in the United States. It was part of the Women's International Grand Prix of the 1975 WTA Tour. It was the second and last edition of the tournament and was held from October 13 through October 19, 1975. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money after Martina Navratilova had to forfeit her singles and doubles finals due to bursitis in her left shoulder.[1]

1975 Barnett Bank Tennis Classic
DateOctober 13–19
Edition2nd
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw56S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationOrlando, Florida, U.S.
VenueOrlando Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Rosemary Casals / United States Wendy Overton
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Finals edit

Singles edit

  Chris Evert defeated   Martina Navratilova walkover

  • It was Evert's 15th singles title of the year and the 54th of her career.

Doubles edit

  Rosemary Casals /   Wendy Overton defeated   Chris Evert /   Martina Navratilova walkover

Prize money edit

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64
Singles [1] $10,000 $4,100 $2,600 $1,300 $600 $350 $200

References edit

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178, 189.