1977 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

August 2023 1977 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia March 14–20 6th Virginia Slims circuit $100,000 32S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. The Palestra 28,597 USA Chris Evert FRA Françoise Dürr / GBR Virginia Wade The 1977 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 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from March 14 through March 20, 1977.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 263, 270–271 John Dolan First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook 1978 Macdonald and Janes London 9780354090391 182, 184 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated USA Martina Navratilova 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 It was Evert's 5th singles title of the year and the 72nd of her career. Doubles FRA Françoise Dürr / GBR Virginia Wade defeated USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,000$5,800$5,000$2,500$1,375$775 See also Evert–Navratilova rivalry References External links ITF tournament edition details Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Category:Advanta Championships of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia