1976 Virginia Slims of Akron

1976 Virginia Slims of Akron
Date	February 3–8
Edition	4th
Category	Virginia Slims circuit
Draw	16S/8D
Prize money	$75,000
Surface	Carpet (i)
Location	Akron, USA
Champions
Singles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Doubles
Brigitte Cuypers / Mona Guerrant

The 1976 Virginia Slims of Akron, also known as the Akron Tennis Open, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor courts in Akron, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 3 through February 8, 1976. Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title.^[1]

Winners

Women's Singles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

Women's Doubles

Brigitte Cuypers / Mona Guerrant defeated Glynis Coles / Florenţa Mihai 6–4, 7–6

References

1. John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 157. ISBN 9780354090117.