1976 Virginia Slims of Akron

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1976 Virginia Slims of Akron
DateFebruary 3–8
Edition4th
Category Virginia Slims circuit
Draw34S / 8D
Prize money$75,000
Surface Carpet (i)
Location Akron, Ohio, US
Venue Richfield Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Brigitte Cuypers / Flag of the United States.svg Mona Guerrant
  1975  · Virginia Slims of Akron

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]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong defeated Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Brigitte Cuypers / Flag of the United States.svg Mona Guerrant defeated Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Glynis Coles / Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Florența Mihai 6–4, 7–6

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round 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. 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 236.