1977 Virginia Slims of Florida
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DateJanuary 10–16
Edition1st
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw34S / 16D
| 1977 Virginia Slims of Florida | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 10–16 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Hollywood, Florida, US |
| Venue | Sportatorium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
Martina Navratilova /  Betty Stöve | |
The 1977 Virginia Slims of Florida was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida, United States, that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from January 10 through January 16, 1977.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]
Singles
Chris Evert defeated 
Margaret Court 6–3, 6–4
- It was Evert's 1st singles title of the year and the 68th of her career.
Doubles
Martina Navratilova / Betty Stöve defeated Rosie Casals / Chris Evert 6–4, 3–6, 6–4