The 1976 WTA Westchester Invitational was a women's tennis tournament that took place on clay courtss at the Westchester Country Club in Harrison, Westchester County, New York in the United States. It was part of the 1976 WTA Tour and was held from on August 24 through August 29, 1976. The tournament was organized on short notice by the WTA after 25 players withdrew from the Tennis Week Open after transgender player Renée Richards received a wildcard. Fifth-seeded Beth Norton won the singles title and earned $1,800 first-prize money.[1]
| 1976 WTA Westchester Invitational | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 24–29 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Prize money | $10,000 |
| Surface | Clay |
| Location | Harrison, New York, United States |
| Venue | Westchester Country Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Beth Norton | |
| Doubles | |
| Patricia Bostrom / Janice Metcalf | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Beth Norton defeated Ruta Gerulaitis 1–6, 7–5, 6–3
Doubles edit
Patricia Bostrom / Janice Metcalf defeated Laura DuPont / Valerie Ziegenfuss 6–2, 6–3
References edit
- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 244.
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