1970 Virginia Slims of Richmond

August 2023 1970 Virginia Slims of Richmond November 5–8 1st Virginia Slims $8,200 10S / ?D Clay (Green) / indoor Richmond, Virginia, U.S. Westwood Racquet Club 7,000 USA Billie Jean King USA Rosie Casals / USA Billie Jean King 1972 The 1970 Virginia Slims of Richmond was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor clay courts at the Westwood Racquet Club in Richmond, Virginia in the United States. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from November 5 through November 8, 1970. It was the second Virginia Slims tournament after the 1970 Houston Women's Invitation in September and was not sanctioned by the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA). First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $2,400 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 54, 69 John Dolan Finals Singles USA Billie Jean King defeated USA Nancy Richey 6–3, 6–3 Doubles USA Rosie Casals / USA Billie Jean King defeated USA Mary-Ann Curtis / USA Valerie Ziegenfuss 6–4, 6–4 Prize money EventWFSFQFSingles $2,400$1,200$600$300 References Virginia Slims of Richmond Category:Virginia Slims of Richmond Virginia Slims of Richmond Category:1970 in women's tennis