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1976 Colgate International

1976 Colgate International
Date14–20 June
Edition3rd
CategoryColgate Series (AA)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$88,500
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationEastbourne, United Kingdom
VenueDevonshire Park
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Chris Evert / United States Martina Navratilova
Soviet Union Olga Morozova / United Kingdom Virginia Wade
← 1975 · Eastbourne International · 1978 →

The 1976 Colgate International was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne in the United Kingdom. The event was part of the 1976 WTA Tour. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from 14 June through 20 June 1976.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earn £9,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3]

Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated United Kingdom Virginia Wade 8–6, 6–3

  • It was Evert's 7th singles title of the year and the 62nd of her career.

Doubles

United States Chris Evert / United States Martina Navratilova led Soviet Union Olga Morozova / United Kingdom Virginia Wade 6–4, 1–1 divided due to rain

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64
Singles [1] £9,000 £5,000 £2,500 £1,000 £600 £200 £200

References

  1. ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 242–243.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 260. ISBN 9780354090117.
  3. ^ "Evert Wins Eastbourne Title". Daily News. Reuters. 21 June 1976. p. 12 – via Google News Archive.
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