1976 Thunderbird Classic

1976 Thunderbird Classic
Date October 4–10
Edition 6th
Category WTA Tour
Draw 53S / 16D
Prize money $60,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Phoenix, United States
Venue Arizona Biltmore Hotel
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Billie Jean King / Netherlands Betty Stöve

The 1976 Thunderbird Classic, also known by its sponsored name Talley Industries Phoenix Thunderbird Women's Tournament, was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. The event was part of the 1976 WTA Tour. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from October 4 through October 10, 1976.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

Winners

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Dianne Fromholtz 6–1, 7–5

Doubles

United States Billie Jean King / Netherlands Betty Stöve defeated South Africa Linky Boshoff / South Africa Ilana Kloss 6–2, 6–1

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64
Singles [1] $14,000 $7,200 $3,750 $3,000 $1,600 $900 $500 $350

References

  1. 1 2 3 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 245–246.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 132. ISBN 9780354090117.
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