The 1976 US Indoor Championships was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Omni in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. The event was part of the 1976 Colgate Series. It was the 68th edition of the tournament and was held from September 13 through September 19, 1976.[1] Second-seeded Virginia Wade won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
1976 US Indoor Championships | |
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Date | September 13–19 |
Edition | 68th |
Category | 1976 WTA Tour |
Draw | 56S / 16D |
Prize money | $75,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Venue | The Omni |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Virginia Wade | |
Doubles | |
Rosie Casals / Françoise Dürr |
Winners
editSingles
editVirginia Wade defeated Betty Stöve 5–7, 7–5, 7–5
Doubles
editRosie Casals / Françoise Dürr defeated Betty Stöve / Virginia Wade 6–0, 6–4
Prize money
editEvent | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Round of 64 |
Singles[1] | $14,000 | $7,000 | $3,375 | $1,600 | $900 | $500 | $350 |
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See also
edit- 1976 U.S. National Indoor Open Championships – men's tournament
References
edit- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 245.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 132. ISBN 9780354090117.