Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert in the final, 7–6, 4–6, 6–0 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1974 Australian Open. It was her first Australian Open title and third major title overall, following three consecutive runner-up finishes at the tournament. Evert was making her tournament debut.
Margaret Court was the reigning champion, but did not compete this year due to pregnancy.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Evonne Goolagong is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Chris Evert (finalist) Evonne Goolagong (champion) Kerry Melville (semifinals) Julie Heldman (semifinals) Lesley Hunt (quarterfinals) Kerry Harris (first round) Pam Teeguarden (second round) Kazuko Sawamatsu (third round)
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 Australian Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation