1977 Virginia Slims of Washington

August 2023 1977 Virginia Slims of Washington January 3–9 6th Virginia Slims circuit $100,000 32S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Washington D.C., US GWU Charles Smith Center Capital Centre USA Martina Navratilova USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve The 1977 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in and near Washington D.C., District of Columbia in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The first round and quarterfinals were held at the GWU Charles Smith Center while the semifinals and final were played at the Capital Centre. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from January 3 through January 9, 1977.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 263–264 John Dolan Third-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title, her second after 1975, and earned $20,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook 1978 Macdonald and Janes London 9780354090391 182 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated USA Chris Evert 6–2, 6–3 It was Navratilova's 1st singles title of the year and the 8th of her career. Doubles USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve defeated USA Kristien Kemmer / USA Valerie Ziegenfuss 7–5, 6–2 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,000$5,400$2,500$1,375$775 See also Evert–Navratilova rivalry References External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament draws Virginia Slims of Washington Category:Virginia Slims of Washington Category:1977 in sports in Washington, D.C. Virgin