1976 Colgate International
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| 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, United Kingdom |
| Venue | Devonshire Park |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| Doubles | |
The 1976 Colgate International was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne in the United Kingdom. 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]
Singles
Chris Evert defeated
Virginia Wade 8–6, 6–3
- It was Evert's 7th singles title of the year and the 62nd of her career.
Doubles
Chris Evert /
Martina Navratilova led
Olga Morozova /
Virginia Wade 6–4, 1–1 divided due to rain