1970 Virginia Slims of Richmond
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]
| 1970 Virginia Slims of Richmond | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 5–8 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Virginia Slims |
| Draw | 10S / ?D |
| Prize money | $8,200 |
| Surface | Clay (Green) / indoor |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Venue | Westwood Racquet Club |
| Attendance | 7,000 |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
| Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King | |
Finals
Singles
Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Richey 6–3, 6–3
Doubles
Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Mary-Ann Curtis / Valerie Ziegenfuss 6–4, 6–4
Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF |
| Singles [1] | $2,400 | $1,200 | $600 | $300 |
|---|
References
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 54, 69.
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