1977 Virginia Slims of San Francisco
The 1977 Virginia Slims of San Francisco, was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the seventh edition of the event, which was part of the Virginia Slims Circuit, and was held from February 27, through March 6, 1977. The final was watched by 5,932 spectators who saw second-seeded Sue Barker win the singles title, earning her $20,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1977 Virginia Slims of San Francisco | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 27 – March 6 |
| Edition | 7th |
| Category | Virginia Slims Circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 8D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | San Francisco, United States |
| Venue | Civic Auditorium |
| Attendance | 29,600 |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Sue Barker | |
| Doubles | |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Kerry Reid / .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Greer Stevens | |
Finals
Singles
Sue Barker defeated Virginia Wade 6–3, 6–4
Doubles
Kerry Reid / Greer Stevens defeated Sue Barker / 
Ann Kiyomura 6–3, 6–1
Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Prel. round |
| Singles [1] | $20,000 | $10,000 | $5,400 | $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, 269–270.
- John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 182, 184. ISBN 9780354090391.
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