1976_Virginia_Slims_of_Detroit

1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit

1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit

Tennis tournament

The 1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from February 17 through February 22, 1976.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

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Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated United States Rosemary Casals 6–4, 6–2

  • It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 58th of her career.

Doubles

United States Mona Guerrant / United States Ann Kiyomura defeated United States Chris Evert / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

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References

  1. [1]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 236.
  2. [2]
    John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 156–157. ISBN 9780354090117.
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