WTA Akron 1976 Draw, Results & Schedule

Evonne Goolagong won the 1976 Akron, defeating Virginia Wade 6-2 3-6 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Akron, United States, from February 3 to February 9, 1976. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Evonne Goolagong
def. Virginia Wade , 6-2 3-6 6-2
Dates
Feb 3 — Feb 9
Location
Akron, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Results

Match type

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Akron.

Most Finals

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

  1. Evonne Goolagong 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 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 Akron finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Evonne Goolagong 6-2 3-6 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1976 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1976

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Akron held?
Akron is held in Akron, United States.
Who won the most recent Akron?
The 1976 Akron was won by Evonne Goolagong, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-2 3-6 6-2.
When was the first Akron played?
The first edition of Akron was held in 1976.
What surface is Akron played on?
Akron is played on carpet courts.