Second-seeded Doris Hart defeated Louise Brough 6–8, 6–1, 8–6 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1954 U.S. National Championships and completed the career grand slam in singles. She also completed the first 'Boxed Set' in tennis history. Maureen Connolly was the three-time defending champion, but was unable to defend her title after a horse riding accident.
Seeds The eight seeded players are listed below. Doris Hart is the champion; others show in brackets the round in which they were eliminated.
Louise Brough (finalist) Doris Hart (champion) Beverly Baker Fleitz (quarterfinals) Margaret Osborne duPont (third round) Shirley Fry (semifinals) Betty Pratt (quarterfinals) Helen Perez (second round) Lois Felix (quarterfinals)
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Final eight
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