1977 Richmond Tennis Classic

The 1977 Richmond Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia in the United States. The event was part 1977 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and was held from February 1 through February 6, 1977. Unseeded Tom Okker won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[3][4]

1977 Richmond Tennis Classic
DateFebruary 1–6
Edition12th
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationRichmond, Virginia, U.S.
VenueRichmond Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Netherlands Tom Okker[1]
Doubles
Poland Wojciech Fibak / Netherlands Tom Okker[2]
← 1976 · Richmond WCT · 1978 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Tom Okker defeated   Vitas Gerulaitis 3–6, 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

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  Wojciech Fibak /   Tom Okker defeated   Ross Case /   Tony Roche 6–4, 6–4

References

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  1. ^ "1977 Richmond – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1977 Richmond – 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, 175. ISBN 9780354090391.
  4. ^ "Okker holds off Gerulaitis and takes final, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4". The New York Times. February 7, 1977. p. 16.
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