1977_Virginia_Slims_of_Dallas

1977 Virginia Slims of Dallas

1977 Virginia Slims of Dallas

Tennis tournament

The 1977 Virginia Slims of Dallas was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament, held from March 7 through March 13, 1977.[1] Second-seeded Sue Barker won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2][3]

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Finals

Singles

United Kingdom Sue Barker defeated United States Terry Holladay 6–1, 7–6(5–4)

Doubles

United States Martina Navratilova / Netherlands Betty Stöve defeated Australia Kerry Reid / South Africa Greer Stevens 6–2, 6–4

Prize money

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References

  1. [1]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 263, 270.
  2. [2]
    John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 182, 184. ISBN 9780354090391.
  3. [3]
    "2 in Row for Miss Barker". The New York Times. March 14, 1977.
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