1976 Colgate Inaugural

1976 Colgate Inaugural
DateOctober 17–24
Edition1st
CategoryColgate Series (AAAA)
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationPalm Springs, California, United States
VenueMission Hills Country Club
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Chris Evert / United States Martina Navratilova

The 1976 Colgate Inaugural was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts at the Mission Hills Country Club in Palm Springs, California in the United States. The event was part of the AAAA category of the Colgate International Series which was incorporated into the 1977 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from October 17 through October 24, 1976. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $45,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated France Françoise Dürr 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

United States Chris Evert / United States Martina Navratilova defeated United States Billie Jean King / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–2, 6–4

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles $45,000 $23,000 $12,000 $11,000 $6,000 $3,000

Notes

  1. ↑ Tournaments with prize money for women of at least $150,000.

References

  1. 1 2 John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 142, 145. ISBN 9780354090391.
  2. 1 2 3 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 233, 246.
  3. ↑ Fred Tupper (October 24, 1976). "Chris Evert takes final and $45,000". The New York Times. p. 176.