1976 Virginia Slims of Dallas

The 1976 Virginia Slims of Dallas was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from March 15 through March 21, 1976.[1] First-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

1976 Virginia Slims of Dallas
DateMarch 15–21
Edition5th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationDallas, U.S.
VenueMoody Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Doubles
Mona Schallau / Ann Kiyomura

Finals

Singles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Martina Navratilova 6–1, 6–1

Doubles

Mona Schallau / Ann Kiyomura defeated Marita Redondo / Greer Stevens 6–3, 4–6, 6–4

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $15,000 $8,000 $4,650 $3,900 $1,900 $1,100 $550

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 238.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 156, 158. ISBN 9780354090117.
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