Two-time defending champion

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defeated

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in the final, 6–2, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1976 Australian Open. It was her fifth

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singles title, as well as her sixth consecutive

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final.

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below.

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''(champion)'' #

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''(first round)'' #

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''(finalist)'' #

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''(semifinals)'' #

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''(quarterfinals)'' # Janet Young ''(second round)''

Draw

Key

* Q =

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* WC = Wild card * LL =

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* r =

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Finals

Earlier rounds

Section 1

Section 2

External links

1976 Australian Open – Women's draws and results
at the

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