The 1976 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois 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 January 26 through January 31, 1976.[1] Third-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1976 Virginia Slims of Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 26–31 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Chicago, USA |
| Venue | International Amphitheatre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Evonne Goolagong Cawley | |
| Doubles | |
 Olga Morozova /  Virginia Wade | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Virginia Wade 3–6, 6–4, 6–2
- It was Goolagong's 1st singles title of the year and the 63rd of her career.
Doubles
edit Olga Morozova / Virginia Wade defeated Evonne Goolagong Cawley / 
Martina Navratilova 6–7(4–5), 6–4, 6–4
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $15,000 | $8,000 | $4,275 | $1,900 | $1,100 | $550 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 235–236.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 157. ISBN 9780354090117.