Chris Evert defeated Olga Morozova in the final, 6–0, 6–4 to win the ladies' singles tennis title at the 1974 Wimbledon Championships.

Billie Jean King was the two-time defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to Morozova.

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Nancy Gunter withdrew due to injury.

She was replaced in the draw by lucky loser Tine Zwaan.