1977 Family Circle Cup Explained

The 1977 Family Circle Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in the United States. The event was part of the AAA category of the 1977 Colgate Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from March 28 through April 3, 1977.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title, her fourth consecutive title at the event, and earned $25,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1977 Family Circle Cup – Singles. Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6–0, 6–1

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Chris Evert defeated Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade 1–6, 6–2, 6–3

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#efefefSingles $25,000$12,000$6,600$5,900$2,700$1,400$750

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 263, 271–272. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. 1978. Macdonald and Janes. London. 9780354090391. 142, 146. John Barrett.