1977 Washington Star International

1977 Washington Star International
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., USA
Champions
Singles
Argentina Guillermo Vilas [1]
Doubles
United States John Alexander / Australia Phil Dent [2]

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]

Champions

Men's Singles

Argentina Guillermo Vilas defeated United States Brian Gottfried 6–4, 7–5

Men's Doubles

Australia John Alexander / Australia Phil Dent defeated United States Fred McNair / United States Sherwood Stewart 7–5, 7–5

References

  1. "ATP – 1977 Washington Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "ATP – 1977 Washington Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 102. ISBN 9780354090391.
  4. "Vilas Wins Star Net Title". Ocala Star-Banner. AP. July 26, 1977. p. 4B.

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