The 1976 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from February 17 through February 22, 1976. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.
Finals Singles Chris Evert defeated Rosemary Casals 6–4, 6–2 It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 58th of her career.
Doubles Mona Guerrant / Ann Kiyomura defeated Chris Evert / Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4
Prize money
EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $15,000$8,000$4,650$3,900$1,900$1,100$550
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