1976 Virginia Slims of Akron
| 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 3–8 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 8D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (i) |
| Location | Akron, USA |
| Venue | Richfield Coliseum |
| Champions | |
 Evonne Goolagong | |
 Brigitte Cuypers /  Mona Guerrant | |
The 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron, also known as the Akron Tennis Open, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Richfield Coliseum in Akron, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 3 through February 8, 1976. Third-seeded Evonne Goolagong won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
Finals[]
Singles[]
Evonne Goolagong defeated 
Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–2
- It was Goolagong's 2nd singles title of the year and the 64th of her career.
Doubles[]
Brigitte Cuypers / Mona Guerrant defeated Glynis Coles / 
Florenţa Mihai 6–4, 7–6
Prize money[]
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [2] | $15,000 | $8,000 | $4,275 | $1,900 | $1,100 | $550 |
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References[]
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 157. ISBN 9780354090117.
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 236.
Categories:
- 1976 WTA Tour
- February 1976 sports events in the United States
- 1976 in sports in Ohio
- 1976 in American tennis
- Tennis tournaments in Ohio