1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago

The 1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from February 7 through February 13, 1977.^[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.^[2]

1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago
Date	February 7–13
Edition	6th
Category	Virginia Slims circuit
Draw	34S / 16D
Prize money	$100,000
Surface	Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor
Location	Chicago, Illinois, US
Venue	International Amphitheatre
Champions
Singles
Chris Evert
Doubles
Rosie Casals / Chris Evert

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert defeated Margaret Court 6–1, 6–3

• It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 70th of her career.

Doubles

Rosie Casals / Chris Evert defeated Margaret Court / Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

Event	W	F	3rd	4th	QF	Round of 16	Round of 32
Singles [1]	$20,000	$10,000	$5,800	$5,000	$2,500	$1,375	$775