1976 Virginia Slims of Houston

August 2023 1976 Virginia Slims of Houston January 12–18 6th Virginia Slims circuit $75,000 34S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Houston, Texas, U.S. Astro Arena USA Martina Navratilova FRA Françoise Dürr / USA Rosie Casals The 1976 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from January 12 through January 18, 1976.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 233–234 John Dolan Second-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook 1977 Macdonald and Janes London 9780354090117 156–157 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated USA Chris Evert 6–3, 6–4 It was Navratilova's 1st singles title of the year and the 6th of her career. Doubles FRA Françoise Dürr / USA Rosie Casals defeated USA Chris Evert / USA Martina Navratilova 6–0, 7–5 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Prelim. roundSingles $15,000$8,000$4,650$3,900$1,900$1,100$550$375 See also Evert–Navratilova rivalry References Virginia Slims of Houston Category:Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston