WTA Palm Springs 1977 Draw & Results

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Chris Evert won the 1977 Palm Springs, defeating Billie Jean King 6-2 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played November 1–7 on grass courts in Palm Springs, United States.

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Champion
Chris Evert
def. Billie Jean King , 6-2 6-2
Dates
Nov 1 — Nov 7
Location
Palm Springs, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

14 recorded singles results

Palm Springs 1977 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Chris Evert 6-2 6-2 Billie Jean King H2H Match data Nov 7, 1977* F
BR (1)
Virginia Wade 7-6(2) 6-2 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Nov 7, 1977* BR
RR (12)
Kerry Reid 6-2 6-3 Betty Stove H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Dianne Fromholtz 7-6(3) 6-4 Chris Evert H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR Upset: winner had a 5 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Chris Evert 1-6 6-4 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Virginia Wade 7-5 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Virginia Wade 7-6(3) 7-5 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-2 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Billie Jean King 7-6(2) 4-6 6-1 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-3 Betty Stove H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Chris Evert 6-4 6-1 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Martina Navratilova 6-4 3-6 6-3 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Kerry Reid 6-4 6-2 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR
Wendy Turnbull 7-6(3) 6-2 Betty Stove H2H Match data Nov 1, 1977 RR

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Palm Springs.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 3 players share this record.

  1. Billie Jean King 3 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Betty Stove 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Palm Springs finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-2 6-2 Billie Jean King H2H Match data 1977 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1977

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palm Springs held?
Palm Springs is held in Palm Springs, United States.
Who won the most recent Palm Springs?
The 1977 Palm Springs was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Billie Jean King 6-2 6-2.
When was the first Palm Springs played?
The first edition of Palm Springs was held in 1977.
What surface is Palm Springs played on?
Palm Springs is played on grass courts.