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ILTF Women's International Grand Prix Circuit

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ILTF Women's International Grand Prix Circuit
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Duration1971–1976
Edition1-6
Achievements (singles)

The ILTF Women's International Grand Prix Circuit was one of the worldwide top-tier tennis tours for women founded in 1971 as the ILTF Women's Grand Prix.[1] It was administered by International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF).[2] It was formed by taking the top premier events from the earlier ILTF World Circuit, and was a rival tour to the Virginia Slims Circuit. In 1976 it's last remaining ten events were absorbed into a new women's tour called the Colgate International Series circuit (eventually becoming the Toyota International Series circuit.[3]

Official names

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  • ILTF Women's Grand Prix Circuit (1971–1972)
  • ILTF Women's International Grand Prix Circuit (1973–1976)

Sponsorship names

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  • ILTF Women's Pepsi Grand Prix (1971–1972)
  • ILTF Women's Commercial Union Grand Prix (1973–1976)

Sponsors

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Barrett, John. (1973) World of Tennis 73. A BP and Commercial Union Yearbook. The Commercial Union Grand Prix. Queen Anne Press. London. pp.108-127.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 143, 144. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
  3. ^ "WTA Tour Finals" (PDF). www.wtatennis.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2025-01-11.