1976 Virginia Slims of Akron

1976 Virginia Slims of Akron
Date	February 3–8
Edition	4th
Category	Virginia Slims circuit
Draw	34S / 8D
Prize money	$75,000
Surface	Carpet (i)
Location	Akron, Ohio, US
Venue	Richfield Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Evonne Goolagong
Doubles
Brigitte Cuypers / Mona Guerrant
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The 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Richfield Coliseum in Akron, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 3 through February 8, 1976. Third-seeded Evonne Goolagong won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money. ^{[1] [2]}

Finals

Singles

Evonne Goolagong defeated Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

• It was Goolagong's 2nd singles title of the year and the 64th of her career.

Doubles

Brigitte Cuypers / Mona Guerrant defeated Glynis Coles / Florența Mihai 6–4, 7–6

Prize money

Event	W	F	SF	QF	Round of 16	Round of 32
Singles [2]	$15,000	$8,000	$4,275	$1,900	$1,100	$550

References

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