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 | |
|---|---|
| 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., United Statesu |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Guillermo Vilas[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 John Alexander /  Phil Dent[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit 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
edit John Alexander / Phil Dent defeated Fred McNair / Sherwood Stewart 7–5, 7–5
References
edit- ^ "1977 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1977 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 102. ISBN 9780354090391.
- ^ "Vilas Wins Star Net Title". Ocala Star-Banner. AP. July 26, 1977. p. 4B.