1976_Virginia_Slims_of_Akron

1976 Virginia Slims of Akron

1976 Virginia Slims of Akron

Tennis tournament

The 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Richfield Coliseum in Akron, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 3 through February 8, 1976. Third-seeded Evonne Goolagong won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

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Finals

Singles

Australia Evonne Goolagong defeated United Kingdom Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

  • It was Goolagong's 2nd singles title of the year and the 64th of her career.

Doubles

South Africa Brigitte Cuypers / United States Mona Guerrant defeated United Kingdom Glynis Coles / Romania Florența Mihai 6–4, 7–6

Prize money

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References

  1. [1]
    John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 157. ISBN 9780354090117.
  2. [2]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 236.
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