1976 Colgate International

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Date14–20 June
Edition3rd
Draw64S / 32D
1976 Colgate International
Date14–20 June
Edition3rd
CategoryColgate Series (AA)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$88,500
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationEastbourne, United Kingdom
VenueDevonshire Park
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Chris Evert / United States Martina Navratilova
Soviet Union Olga Morozova / United Kingdom Virginia Wade
 1975 · Eastbourne International · 1978 

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

United States Chris Evert defeated United Kingdom Virginia Wade 8–6, 6–3

  • It was Evert's 7th singles title of the year and the 62nd of her career.

Doubles

United States Chris Evert / United States Martina Navratilova led Soviet Union Olga Morozova / United Kingdom Virginia Wade 6–4, 1–1 divided due to rain

Prize money

References

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