1977_Virginia_Slims_of_Los_Angeles

1977 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles

1977 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles

Tennis tournament

The 1977 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 14 through February 20, 1977. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

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Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated United States Martina Navratilova 6–2, 2–6, 6–1

  • It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 71st of her career.

Doubles

United States Rosemary Casals / United States Chris Evert defeated United States Martina Navratilova / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–2, 6–4

Prize money

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 263, 268.
  2. [2]
    John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 182, 183. ISBN 9780354090391.
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