1977 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles

August 2023 1977 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles February 14–20 4th Virginia Slims circuit $100,000 34S / 15D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Los Angeles, California, U.S. Memorial Sports Arena USA Chris Evert USA Rosemary Casals / USA Chris Evert 1973 British Motor Cars of Los Angeles The 1977 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 14 through February 20, 1977. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 263, 268 John DolanWorld of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook 1978 Macdonald and Janes London 9780354090391 182, 183 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated USA Martina Navratilova 6–2, 2–6, 6–1 It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 71st of her career. Doubles USA Rosemary Casals / USA Chris Evert defeated USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve 6–2, 6–4 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Prel. roundSingles $20,000$10,000$5,800$5,000$2,500$1,375$775$400 See also Evert–Navratilova rivalry References External links ITF tournament edition details Virginia Slims of Los Angeles Category:LA Women's Tennis Championships Virginia Slims of Los Angeles Virginia Slims of Los Angeles Virginia Slims of Los Angeles