Chris Evert defeated Olga Morozova in the final, 6–1, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1974 French Open. It was her first major singles title, the first of an eventual record seven French Open women's singles titles, and the first of an eventual 18 major singles titles. Evert did not lose a set during the tournament. Evert and Morozova also won the women's doubles title together.
Margaret Court was the reigning champion, but chose not to defend her title due to her third pregnancy.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Chris Evert is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Chris Evert (champion) Virginia Wade (second round) Olga Morozova (finalist) Helga Masthoff (semifinals) Pat Pretorius Walkden Withdrew Martina Navrátilová (quarterfinals) Kazuko Sawamatsu (first round) Julie Heldman (quarterfinals)
Qualifying
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Finals
Earlier rounds
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
References
External links 1974 French Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation