The 1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan 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 February 17 through February 22, 1976.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 17–22 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Detroit, USA |
| Venue | Cobo Hall & Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
| Mona Guerrant / Ann Kiyomura | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Chris Evert defeated Rosemary Casals 6–4, 6–2
- It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 58th of her career.
Doubles
edit Mona Guerrant / Ann Kiyomura defeated Chris Evert / 
Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4
Prize money
edit| 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
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 236.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 156–157. ISBN 9780354090117.