1977 Washington Star International
1977 Washington Star International | |
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Date | July 18–25 |
Edition | 9th |
Category | Grand Prix (4 Star) |
Draw | 64S / 32D |
Prize money | $125,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Washington, D.C., United Statesu |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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The 1977 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts in Washington, D.C., USA. It was part of the 1977 Grand Prix circuit and categorized as a 4 star event. It was the 9th edition of the tournament and was held in Washington, D.C. from July 18 through July 25, 1977. First-seeded Guillermo Vilas won the singles title, his second after 1975, and earned the $20,000 first-prize money. The singles final was delayed for two hours due to rain.[3][4]
Finals
[edit]Singles
[edit] Guillermo Vilas defeated
Brian Gottfried 6–4, 7–5
- It was Vilas' 6th singles title of the year and the 25th of his career.
Doubles
[edit] John Alexander /
Phil Dent defeated
Fred McNair /
Sherwood Stewart 7–5, 7–5
References
[edit]- ^ "1977 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1977 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 102. ISBN 9780354090391.
- ^ "Vilas Wins Star Net Title". Ocala Star-Banner. AP. July 26, 1977. p. 4B.
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