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1976 Virginia Slims of Dallas
DateMarch 15–21
Edition5th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S/16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationDallas, USA
VenueMoody Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Australia Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Doubles
United States Mona Schallau / United States Ann Kiyomura
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The 1976 Virginia Slims of Dallas was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from March 15 through March 21, 1976.[1] First-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

Winners

Singles

Australia Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated United States Martina Navratilova 6–1, 6–1

Doubles

United States Mona Schallau / United States Ann Kiyomura defeated United States Marita Redondo / South Africa Greer Stevens 6–3, 4–6, 6–4

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $15,000 $8,000 $4,650 $3,900 $1,900 $1,100 $550

References

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 238.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 156, 158. ISBN 9780354090117.