1977_Virginia_Slims_of_Chicago

1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago

1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago

Tennis tournament

The 1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago 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 February 7 through February 13, 1977.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]

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Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court 6–1, 6–3

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

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References

  1. [1]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 267–268.
  2. [2]
    John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 183. ISBN 9780354090391.
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