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. Second-seeded

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won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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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

6–0, 7–5

Prize money

References

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Finals

Singles

Doubles

Prize money

See also

References