1977 Washington Star International

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]

1977 Washington Star International
DateJuly 18–25
Edition9th
CategoryGrand Prix (4 Star)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United Statesu
Champions
Singles
Argentina Guillermo Vilas[1]
Doubles
United States John Alexander / Australia Phil Dent[2]
← 1976 · Washington Open · 1978 →

Finals

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Singles

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  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

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

References

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  1. ^ "1977 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1977 Washington – 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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