1977 Virginia Slims of Houston

August 2023 1977 Virginia Slims of Houston January 17–23 7th Virginia Slims circuit $100,000 34S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Houston, Texas, U.S. Astro Arena USA Martina Navratilova USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve The 1977 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from January 17 through January 23, 1977.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 263, 266 John Dolan First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook 1978 Macdonald and Janes London 9780354090391 182–183 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated GBR Sue Barker 7–6(5–3), 7–5 It was Navratilova's 2nd singles title of the year and the 9th of her career. Doubles USA Martina Navratilova / NED Betty Stöve defeated GBR Sue Barker / USA Ann Kiyomura 4–6, 6–2, 6–1 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Prelim. roundSingles $20,000$10,000$5,800$5,000$2,500$1,375$775$400 References External links ITF tournament edition details Virginia Slims of Houston Category:Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston