1977 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia


The 1977 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from March 14 through March 20, 1977. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
  • It was Evert's 5th singles title of the year and the 72nd of her career.

Doubles

Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade defeated Martina Navratilova / Betty Stöve 6–4, 4–6, 6–4

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
Singles$20,000$10,000$5,800$5,000$2,500$1,375$775