1977 Philta International

The 1977 Philta International was a men's tennis tournament played an outdoor clay courts in Manila, Philippines. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 20 November 1977. The tournament was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and categorized as Two Star. Karl Meiler won the singles title and the $13,135 first prize money after first-seeded Manuel Orantes had to default due to a sprained ankle.[3]

1977 Philta International
Date14–20 November
Edition5th
CategoryGrand Prix (Two Star)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceClay/ outdoor
LocationManila, Philippines
Champions
Singles
West Germany Karl Meiler[1]
Doubles
Australia Chris Kachel / Australia John Marks[2]
← 1976 · Philta International Championships · 1978 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Karl Meiler defeated   Manuel Orantes def.

  • It was Meiler's 1st singles title of the year and the 4th and last of his career.

Doubles edit

  Chris Kachel /   John Marks defeated   Mike Cahill /   Terry Moor 4–6, 6–0, 7–6

References edit

  1. ^ "1977 Manila – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1977 Manila – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 128. ISBN 9780354090391.

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