The 1976 Virginia Slims of Sarasota was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Robarts Sports Arena in Sarasota, Florida that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 23 through February 29, 1976.[1] Second-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1976 Virginia Slims of Sarasota | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 23–29 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Robarts Sports Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
Martina Navratilova /  Betty Stöve | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Chris Evert defeated 
Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6–3, 6–0
- It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 59th of her career.
Doubles
edit Martina Navratilova / Betty Stöve defeated Mona Guerrant / 
Ann Kiyomura 6–1, 6–0
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Prelim. round |
| Singles [1] | $15,000 | $8,000 | $4,650 | $3,900 | $1,900 | $1,100 | $550 | $375 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 237.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 156–157. ISBN 9780354090117.