Virginia Slims of Sarasota
| Virginia Slims of Florida | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | First Federal of Sarasota Open (1974–75) Virginia Slims of Sarasota |
| Tour | WTA Tour |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Abolished | 1976 |
| Editions | 4 |
| Surface | Clay (1973– 74) Carpet (1975–76) |
The Virginia Slims of Sarasota is a defunct WTA Tour affiliated tennis tournament played from 1973 to 1976 in Sarasota, Florida in the United States. It was held at the Bath & Racquet Club in 1973, at Palm Aire Racquet Club in 1974, and at the Robarts Sports Arena in 1975 and 1976. The tournament was played on outdoor clay courts in April 1973 and 1974 and on indoor carpet court in January 1975 and 1976.[1]
Chris Evert was the most successful player at the tournament, winning the singles competition three times.
Past finals
Singles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Chris Evert | Evonne Goolagong | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1974 | Chris Evert | Evonne Goolagong | 6–4, 6–0 |
| 1975 | Billie Jean King | Chris Evert | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 1976 | Chris Evert | Evonne Goolagong Cawley | 6–3, 6–0 |
Doubles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Patti Hogan Sharon Walsh |
Martina Navratilova Marie Neumannová |
4–6, 6–0, 6–3 |
| 1974 | Chris Evert Evonne Goolagong |
Tory Fretz Ceci Martinez |
6–2, 6–2 |
| 1975 | Chris Evert Billie Jean King |
Betty Stöve Virginia Wade |
6–2, 7–5 |
| 1976 | Martina Navratilova Betty Stöve |
Mona Guerrant Ann Kiyomura |
6–1, 6–0 |
References
- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 151–152, 178, 183–184, 205, 207, 233, 237.