Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA Palm Springs 1976 Draw & Results
CompletedChris Evert won the 1976 Palm Springs, defeating Francoise Durr 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played October 17–23 on hard courts in Palm Springs, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Oct 17 — Oct 23
Location
Palm Springs, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
16 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Chris Evert | 6-1 6-2 | Francoise Durr | H2H | Match data | Oct 23, 1976* | F |
| BR (1) | ||||||
| Virginia Wade | 8-5 | Terry Holladay | H2H | Match data | Oct 23, 1976* | BR |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Francoise Durr | 7-6(2) 6-3 | Terry Holladay | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1976* | SF |
| Chris Evert | 6-1 6-4 | Virginia Wade | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1976* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Chris Evert | 6-4 6-1 | Nancy Richey | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1976* | QF |
| Francoise Durr | 6-1 6-1 | Martina Navratilova | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1976* | QF |
| Terry Holladay | 6-3 1-6 6-3 | Dianne Fromholtz | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1976* | QF |
| Virginia Wade | 6-7(4) 7-6(4) 6-1 | Betty Stove | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1976* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| Martina Navratilova | 6-3 6-2 | Sue Barker | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1976* | R16 |
| Chris Evert | 6-1 6-0 | Rosie Casals | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1976* | R16 |
| Terry Holladay | 6-2 6-4 | Marita Redondo | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1976* | R16 |
| Virginia Wade | 7-6(2) 6-2 | Mona Guerrant | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1976* | R16 |
| Betty Stove | 6-2 6-0 | Mima Jausovec | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1976* | R16 |
| Nancy Richey | 7-5 6-1 | Kerry Reid | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1976* | R16 |
| Dianne Fromholtz | 6-2 6-4 | Billie Jean King | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1976* | R16 Upset: winner had a 14 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Francoise Durr | 6-3 6-3 | Julie Anthony | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1976* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Palm Springs.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Chris Evert 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Betty Stove 1 appearance
View the full Palm Springs record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-1 6-2 | Francoise Durr | H2H | Match data | 1976 | Hard |
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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 1976 Palm Springs was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Francoise Durr 6-1 6-2.
- When was the first Palm Springs played?
- The first edition of Palm Springs was held in 1976.
- What surface is Palm Springs played on?
- Palm Springs is played on hard courts.