1976 Virginia Slims of Akron

1976 Virginia Slims of Akron
Date February 3–8
Edition 4th
Category Virginia Slims circuit
Draw 16S / 8D
Prize money $75,000
Surface Carpet (i)
Location Akron, USA
Venue Richfield Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Australia Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Doubles
South Africa Brigitte Cuypers / United States Mona Guerrant

The 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron, also known as the Akron Tennis Open, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor 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. Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title.[1][2]

Winners

Women's Singles

Australia Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated United Kingdom Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

Women's Doubles

South Africa Brigitte Cuypers / United States Mona Guerrant defeated United Kingdom Glynis Coles / Romania Florenţa Mihai 6–4, 7–6

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.
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