1976 Virginia Slims of Akron

August 2023 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron February 3–8 4th Virginia Slims circuit 34S / 8D $75,000 Carpet (i) Akron, Ohio, US Richfield Coliseum AUS Evonne Goolagong RSA 1928 Brigitte Cuypers / USA Mona Guerrant no The 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Richfield Coliseum in Akron, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 3 through February 8, 1976. Third-seeded Evonne Goolagong 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 John Barrett (tennis)Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 236 John Dolan Finals Singles AUS Evonne Goolagong defeated GBR Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–2 It was Goolagong's 2nd singles title of the year and the 64th of her career. Doubles RSA 1928 Brigitte Cuypers / USA Mona Guerrant defeated GBR Glynis Coles / ROU 1965 Florența Mihai 6–4, 7–6 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $15,000$8,000$4,275$1,900$1,100$550 References Category:1976 WTA Tour Category:February 1976 sports events in the United States Category:1976 in sports in Ohio Category:1976 in American tennis Category:Tennis tournaments in Ohio