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Tennis tournament
1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit
DateFebruary 17–22
Edition5th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationDetroit, USA
VenueCobo Hall & Arena
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Mona Guerrant / United States Ann Kiyomura
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The 1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan 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 February 17 through February 22, 1976. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated United States Rosemary Casals 6–4, 6–2

  • It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 58th of her career.

Doubles

United States Mona Guerrant / United States Ann Kiyomura defeated United States Chris Evert / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles $15,000 $8,000 $4,650 $3,900 $1,900 $1,100 $550

References

  1. ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 236.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 156–157. ISBN 9780354090117.
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