1977 Virginia Slims of Houston
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DateJanuary 17–23
Edition7th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw34S / 16D
| 1977 Virginia Slims of Houston | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 17–23 |
| Edition | 7th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Venue | Astro Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
| Doubles | |
Martina Navratilova /  Betty Stöve | |
The 1977 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 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from January 17 through January 23, 1977.[1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]
Singles
Martina Navratilova defeated 
Sue Barker 7–6(5–3), 7–5
- It was Navratilova's 2nd singles title of the year and the 9th of her career.
Doubles
Martina Navratilova / Betty Stöve defeated Sue Barker / Ann Kiyomura 4–6, 6–2, 6–1