1977 Virginia Slims of Seattle

Tennis tournament
1977 Virginia Slims of Seattle
DateJanuary, 31 – February 6
Edition1st
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationSeattle, Washington, U.S.
VenueSeattle Center Arena
Attendance28,950
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Chris Evert
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The 1977 Virginia Slims of Seattle was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Seattle Center Arena in Seattle, Washington in the 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 31 through February 6, 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 United States Martina Navratilova 6–2, 6–4

  • It was Evert's 2nd singles title of the year and the 69th of her career.

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Chris Evert defeated France Françoise Dürr / United States Martina Navratilova 6–4, 3–6, 6–3

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Prel. round
Singles [1] $20,000 $10,000 $5,400 $2,500 $1,375 $775 $400

See also

References

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 263, 267.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 182–183. ISBN 9780354090391.

External links

  • ITF tournament edition details
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Non-Tour Events
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Team events
  • Virginia Slims Championships (SD)
  • Bridgestone Doubles Championships (D)
  • Colgate Series Championships (SD)