1976 Virginia Slims of Akron

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]

1976 Virginia Slims of Akron
DateFebruary 3–8
Edition4th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet (i)
LocationAkron, USA
VenueRichfield Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Doubles
Brigitte Cuypers / Mona Guerrant

Winners

Women's Singles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

Women's Doubles

Brigitte Cuypers / Mona Guerrant defeated Glynis Coles / 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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