1970 Virginia Slims of Richmond

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1970 Virginia Slims of Richmond
DateNovember 5–8
Edition1st
CategoryVirginia Slims
Draw10S / ?D
Prize money$8,200
SurfaceClay (Green) / indoor
LocationRichmond, Virginia, U.S.
VenueWestwood Racquet Club
Attendance7,000
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King
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The 1970 Virginia Slims of Richmond was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor clay courts at the Westwood Racquet Club in Richmond, Virginia in the United States. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from November 5 through November 8, 1970. It was the second Virginia Slims tournament after the 1970 Houston Women's Invitation in September and was not sanctioned by the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA). First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $2,400 first-prize money.[1]

Finals[edit]

Singles[edit]

United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Nancy Richey 6–3, 6–3

Doubles[edit]

United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Mary-Ann Curtis / United States Valerie Ziegenfuss 6–4, 6–4

Prize money[edit]

Event W F SF QF
Singles [1] $2,400 $1,200 $600 $300

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 54, 69.