1976 Colgate International
| 1976 Colgate International | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14–20 June |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Colgate Series (AA) |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $88,500 |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
| Location | Eastbourne, U.K. |
| Venue | Devonshire Park |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
Chris Evert / Martina Navratilova  Olga Morozova /  Virginia Wade | |
The 1976 Colgate International was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne in England. 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]
Winners
Singles
Chris Evert defeated Virginia Wade 8–6, 6–3
- It was Evert's 8th title of the year and the 62nd of her career.
Doubles
Chris Evert / Martina Navratilova defeated Olga Morozova / 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 2 3 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233,242–243.
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 260. ISBN 9780354090117.
- ↑ "Evert Wins Eastbourne Title". Daily News. Reuters. 21 June 1976. p. 12 – via Google News Archive.
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