1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia
| 1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 28 – April 3 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Venue | The Palestra |
| Attendance | 28,597 |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Evonne Goolagong Cawley | |
| Doubles | |
 Billie Jean King /  Betty Stöve | |
The 1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from March 28 through April 3, 1976.[1] Second-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]
Finals
[edit]Singles
[edit] Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Chris Evert 6–3, 7–6(5–3)
- It was Goolagong's 5th singles title of the year and the 67th of her career.
Doubles
[edit] Billie Jean King / Betty Stöve defeated Rosie Casals / 
Françoise Dürr 7–6(5–4), 6–4
Prize money
[edit]| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Prelim. round |
| Singles [1] | $15,000 | $8,000 | $4,650 | $3,900 | $1,900 | $1,100 | $550 | $375 |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 239.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 156, 158. ISBN 9780354090117.
| Grand Slam events | |
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| Virginia Slims Circuit |
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| Women's International Grand Prix |
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| Colgate International Series |
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| Team events | |
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