1977 Virginia Slims of Detroit

August 2023 1977 Virginia Slims of Detroit February 22–27 6th Virginia Slims circuit $100,000 32S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Detroit, Michigan, US Cobo Hall & Arena USA Martina Navratilova USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve The 1977 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 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from February 22 through February 27, 1977.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 263, 268–269 John Dolan First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook 1978 Macdonald and Janes London 9780354090391 184 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated GBR Sue Barker 6–4, 6–4 It was Navratilova's 4th singles title of the year and the 11th of her career. Doubles USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve defeated USA Janet Newberry / USA JoAnne Russell 6–3, 6–4 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,000$5,400$2,500$1,375$775 References External links WTA tournament details ITF tournament edition details 1977 WTA Tour 1977 Category:1977 in sports in Michigan Category:February 1977 sports events in the United States