1976 Virginia Slims of Chicago

January 2025 1976 Virginia Slims of Chicago January 26–31 5th Virginia Slims circuit $75,000 32S Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Chicago, Illinois, US International Amphitheatre AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley USSR Olga Morozova / GBR Virginia Wade The 1976 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois 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 January 26 through January 31, 1976.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 235–236 John Dolan Third-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook 1977 Macdonald and Janes London 9780354090117 157 John Barrett Finals Singles AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated GBR Virginia Wade 3–6, 6–4, 6–2 It was Goolagong's 1st singles title of the year and the 63rd of her career. Doubles USSR Olga Morozova / GBR Virginia Wade defeated AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley / TCH Martina Navratilova 6–7(4–5), 6–4, 6–4 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $15,000$8,000$4,275$1,900$1,100$550 References External links WTA tournament draws Virginia Slims of Chicago Virginia Slims of Chicago Category:Carpet court tennis tournaments Virginia Slims of Chicago Virginia Slims of Chicago Category:1976 in Chicago