1977 Virginia Slims of Florida
DateJanuary 10–16
Edition1st
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw34S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationHollywood, Florida, US
VenueSportatorium
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Martina Navratilova / Netherlands Betty Stöve
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The 1977 Virginia Slims of Florida was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida, United States, that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from January 10 through January 16, 1977.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

United States Martina Navratilova / Netherlands Betty Stöve defeated United States Rosie Casals / United States Chris Evert 6–4, 3–6, 6–4

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Prelim.
Singles [1] $20,000 $10,500 $5,800 $5,000 $2,500 $1,375 $775 $400

References

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 265, 263.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. ISBN 9780354090391.

External links

1977 WTA Tour « 1976 1978 »
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