1976_Virginia_Slims_of_Philadelphia

1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

Tennis tournament

The 1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 March 28 through April 3, 1976.[1] Second-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

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Finals

Singles

Australia Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated United States Chris Evert 6–3, 7–6(5–3)

  • It was Goolagong's 5th singles title of the year and the 67th of her career.

Doubles

United States Billie Jean King / Netherlands Betty Stöve defeated United States Rosie Casals / France Françoise Dürr 7–6(5–4), 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, 239.
  2. [2]
    John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 156, 158. ISBN 9780354090117.
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