1977 Charlotte Tennis Classic

The 1977 Charlotte Tennis Classic, also known by its sponsored name North Carolina National Bank Tennis Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts that was part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from April 18 through April 24, 1977 at the Julian J. Clark Tennis Stadium, owned by the Olde Providence Racquet Club in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States. Unseeded Corrado Barazzutti won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[3]

1977 Charlotte Tennis Classic
DateApril 18–24
Edition7th
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
VenueOlde Providence Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Italy Corrado Barazzutti[1]
Doubles
Netherlands Tom Okker / Australia Ken Rosewall[2]
← 1976 · Carolinas International Tennis Tournament

Finals

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Singles

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  Corrado Barazzutti defeated   Eddie Dibbs 7–6, 6–0

  • It was Barazzutti's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles

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  Tom Okker /   Ken Rosewall defeated   Corrado Barazzutti /   Adriano Panatta 6–1, 3–6, 7–6

References

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  1. ^ "1977 Charlotte WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1977 Charlotte WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 173, 176. ISBN 9780354090391.
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