1977_Virginia_Slims_of_Florida

1977 Virginia Slims of Florida

1977 Virginia Slims of Florida

Women's tennis tournament

The 1977 Virginia Slims of Florida was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida, United States, that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from January 10 through January 16, 1977.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]

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Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court 6–3, 6–4

  • It was Evert's 1st singles title of the year and the 68th of her career.

Doubles

United States Martina Navratilova / Netherlands Betty Stöve defeated United States Rosie Casals / United States Chris Evert 6–4, 3–6, 6–4

Prize money

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References

  1. [1]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 265, 263.
  2. [2]
    John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. ISBN 9780354090391.
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