The 1976 Thunderbird Classic, also known by its sponsored name Talley Industries Phoenix Thunderbird Women's Tournament, was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. The event was part of the 1976 WTA Tour. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from October 4 through October 10, 1976.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1976 Thunderbird Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 4–10 |
| Edition | 6th |
| Category | WTA Tour |
| Draw | 53S / 16D |
| Prize money | $60,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Phoenix, United States |
| Venue | Arizona Biltmore Hotel |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
Billie Jean King /  Betty Stöve | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Chris Evert defeated 
Dianne Fromholtz 6–1, 7–5
Doubles edit
Billie Jean King / Betty Stöve defeated 
Linky Boshoff / Ilana Kloss 6–2, 6–1
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Round of 64 |
| Singles [1] | $14,000 | $7,200 | $3,750 | $3,000 | $1,600 | $900 | $500 | $350 |
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References edit
- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 245–246.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 132. ISBN 9780354090117.