1977 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

The 1977 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 March 14 through March 20, 1977.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]

1977 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia
DateMarch 14 – 20
Edition6th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
VenueThe Palestra
Attendance28,597
Champions
Singles
Chris Evert
Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 6–4, 4–6, 6–3

  • It was Evert's 5th singles title of the year and the 72nd of her career.

Doubles

Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade defeated Martina Navratilova / Betty Stöve 6–4, 4–6, 6–4

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $20,000 $10,000 $5,800 $5,000 $2,500 $1,375 $775

See also

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 263, 270–271.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 182, 184. ISBN 9780354090391.
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