1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

August 2023 1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia March 28 – April 3 5th Virginia Slims circuit $75,000 34S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. The Palestra 28,597 AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley USA Billie Jean King / NED Betty Stöve The 1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 March 28 through April 3, 1976.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 233, 239 John Dolan Second-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 156, 158 John Barrett Finals Singles AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated USA Chris Evert 6–3, 7–6(5–3) It was Goolagong's 5th singles title of the year and the 67th of her career. Doubles USA Billie Jean King / NED Betty Stöve defeated USA Rosie Casals / FRA Françoise Dürr 7–6(5–4), 6–4 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Prelim. roundSingles $15,000$8,000$4,650$3,900$1,900$1,100$550$375 References Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Category:Advanta Championships of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia