1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago

1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago
Date February 7–13
Edition 6th
Category Virginia Slims circuit
Draw 34S / 16D
Prize money $100,000
Surface Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor
Location Chicago, USA
Venue International Amphitheatre
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Chris Evert

The 1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from February 7 through February 13, 1977.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court 6–1, 6–3

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $20,000 $10,000 $5,800 $5,000 $2,500 $1,375 $775

References

  1. 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 267–268.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 183. ISBN 9780354090391.
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