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1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago

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1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago
DateFebruary 7–13
Edition6th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw34S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationChicago, USA
VenueInternational Amphitheatre
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Chris Evert
← 1976 · Virginia Slims of Chicago · 1978 →

The 1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from February 7 through February 13, 1977.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

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Singles

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United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court 6–1, 6–3

Doubles

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United States Rosie Casals / United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

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Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $20,000 $10,000 $5,800 $5,000 $2,500 $1,375 $775

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 267–268.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 183. ISBN 9780354090391.
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