1977 Virginia Slims of San Francisco explained

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]

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

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Prel. round
style=background:#f3f3f3Singles $20,000$10,000$5,400$2,500$1,375$775$400

Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 263, 269–270. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. 1978. Macdonald and Janes. London. 9780354090391. 182, 184. John Barrett.