The 1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 March 28 through April 3, 1976. Second-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.
Finals
Singles Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Chris Evert 6–3, 7–6(5–3) It was Goolagong's 5th singles title of the year and the 67th of her career.
Doubles Billie Jean King / Betty Stöve defeated Rosie Casals / Françoise Dürr 7–6(5–4), 6–4
Prize money
EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Prelim. roundSingles $15,000$8,000$4,650$3,900$1,900$1,100$550$375
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