1976 Colgate International
Tennis tournament
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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]
| 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 | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
Chris Evert / Martina Navratilova  Olga Morozova /  Virginia Wade | |
Finals
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
Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Round of 64 |
| Singles [1] | £9,000 | £5,000 | £2,500 | £1,000 | £600 | £200 | £200 |
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