1976 Virginia Slims of Sarasota

January 2025 1976 Virginia Slims of Sarasota February 23–29 4th Virginia Slims circuit $75,000 34S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Sarasota, Florida, U.S. Robarts Sports Arena USA Chris Evert USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve no The 1976 Virginia Slims of Sarasota was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Robarts Sports Arena in Sarasota, Florida that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 23 through February 29, 1976.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 233, 237 John Dolan Second-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook 1977 Macdonald and Janes London 9780354090117 156–157 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6–3, 6–0 It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 59th of her career. Doubles USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve defeated USA Mona Guerrant / FRA Ann Kiyomura 6–1, 6–0 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 Sarasota Virginia Slims of Sarasota Virginia Slims of Sarasota Virginia Slims of Sarasota