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.

[1] 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 and Morozova also won the women's doubles title together.

Margaret Court was the reigning champion, but chose not to defend her title.

Chris Evert is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.