1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit

August 2023 1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit February 17–22 5th Virginia Slims circuit $75,000 32S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Detroit, Michigan, US Cobo Hall & Arena USA Chris Evert USA Mona Guerrant / USA Ann Kiyomura The 1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from February 17 through February 22, 1976.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 233, 236 John Dolan First-seeded Chris Evert 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 Chris Evert defeated USA Rosemary Casals 6–4, 6–2 It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 58th of her career. Doubles USA Mona Guerrant / USA Ann Kiyomura defeated USA Chris Evert / NED Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $15,000$8,000$4,650$3,900$1,900$1,100$550 References Virginia Slims of Detroit Category:Virginia Slims of Detroit Category:1976 in sports in Michigan Category:February 1976 sports events in the United States