1976 Virginia Slims of Houston
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DateJanuary 12–18
Edition6th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw34S / 16D
| 1976 Virginia Slims of Houston | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 12–18 |
| Edition | 6th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Venue | Astro Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
| Doubles | |
 Françoise Dürr / Rosie Casals | |
The 1976 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from January 12 through January 18, 1976.[1] Second-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]
Singles
Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert 6–3, 6–4
- It was Navratilova's 1st singles title of the year and the 6th of her career.
Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Rosie Casals defeated Chris Evert / Martina Navratilova 6–0, 7–5