1977 Virginia Slims of Dallas
The 1977 Virginia Slims of Dallas was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from March 7 through March 13, 1977.[1] Second-seeded Sue Barker won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2][3]
| 1977 Virginia Slims of Dallas | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 7–13 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Venue | Moody Coliseum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Sue Barker | |
| Doubles | |
 Martina Navratilova /  Betty Stöve | |
Finals
Singles
Sue Barker defeated Terry Holladay 6–1, 7–6(5–4)
Doubles
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Greer Stevens 6–2, 6–4
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Prel. round |
| Singles [1] | $20,000 | $10,000 | $5,800 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,375 | $775 | $400 |
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References
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 263, 270.
- John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 182, 184. ISBN 9780354090391.
- "2 in Row for Miss Barker". The New York Times. March 14, 1977.
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