1977 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles
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DateFebruary 14–20
Edition4th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw34S / 15D
| 1977 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 14–20 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 15D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Venue | Memorial Sports Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
| Rosemary Casals / Chris Evert | |
The 1977 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 14 through February 20, 1977. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
Singles
Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 6–2, 2–6, 6–1
- It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 71st of her career.
Doubles
Rosemary Casals / Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova / 
Betty Stöve 6–2, 6–4
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Prel. round |
| Singles [1] | $20,000 | $10,000 | $5,800 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,375 | $775 | $400 |
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