1976 Virginia Slims of Akron

The 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet 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. Third-seeded Evonne Goolagong won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

1976 Virginia Slims of Akron
DateFebruary 3–8
Edition4th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw34S / 8D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet (i)
LocationAkron, USA
VenueRichfield Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Australia Evonne Goolagong
Doubles
South Africa Brigitte Cuypers / United States Mona Guerrant
← 1975 · Virginia Slims of Akron

Finals

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Singles

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

  • It was Goolagong's 2nd singles title of the year and the 64th of her career.

Doubles

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  Brigitte Cuypers /   Mona Guerrant defeated   Glynis Coles /   Florența Mihai 6–4, 7–6

Prize money

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Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [2] $15,000 $8,000 $4,275 $1,900 $1,100 $550

References

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  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 157. ISBN 9780354090117.
  2. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 236.