The 1976 Virginia Slims of Dallas was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas,[Texas that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament, held from March 15 through March 21, 1976.[1] First-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $15,000 in first-prize money.[2]
| 1976 Virginia Slims of Dallas | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 15–21 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Dallas, U.S. |
| Venue | Moody Coliseum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Evonne Goolagong Cawley | |
| Doubles | |
 Mona Schallau / Ann Kiyomura | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Martina Navratilova 6–1, 6–1
Doubles
edit Mona Schallau / Ann Kiyomura defeated Marita Redondo / 
Greer Stevens 6–3, 4–6, 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. p. 238.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 156, 158. ISBN 9780354090117.