1976 Thunderbird Classic

Women's tennis tournament in Arizona August 2023 1976 Thunderbird Classic October 4–10 6th WTA Tour $60,000 53S / 16D Hard / outdoor Phoenix, United States Arizona Biltmore Hotel USA Chris Evert USA Billie Jean King / NED Betty Stöve Thunderbird Classic (tennis) Thunderbird Classic The 1976 Thunderbird Classic, also known by its sponsored name Talley Industries Phoenix Thunderbird Women's Tournament, was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. The event was part of the 1976 WTA Tour. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from October 4 through October 10, 1976.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 233, 245–246 John Dolan First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook 1977 Macdonald and Janes London 9780354090117 132 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated AUS Dianne Fromholtz 6–1, 7–5 Doubles USA Billie Jean King / NED Betty Stöve defeated RSA 1928 Linky Boshoff / RSA 1928 Ilana Kloss 6–2, 6–1 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Round of 64Singles $14,000$7,200$3,750$3,000$1,600$900$500$350 References Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Classic Category:Tennis tournaments in Arizona