1976 Toray Sillook Open

The 1976 Toray Sillook Open was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Tokyo, Japan that was a non-tour event, independent of the 1976 WTA Tour. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 28 September through 2 October, 1976.[1] The first round was played at the Nichi Dai University Auditorium while the semifinals and final were held at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium. The singles event was the only competition held and was won by unseeded Betty Stöve who earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

1976 Toray Sillook Open
Date28 September – 2 October
Edition4th
Draw8S
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationTokyo, Japan
VenueNichi Dai University Auditorium
Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Champions
Singles
Betty Stöve

Finals

Singles

Betty Stöve defeated Margaret Court 1–6, 6–4, 6–3

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF
Singles [1] $15,000 $12,000 $7,000 $6,000 $3,250

References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 249.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 166. ISBN 9780354090117.
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