1977 Grand Prix (tennis)

Last updated
1977 Grand Prix circuit
Details
Duration26 December 1976 – 8 January 1978
Edition8th
Tournaments76
Achievements (singles)
Most titles Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas (16)
Most finals Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas (22)
Prize money
leader
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas ($635,000)
Points leader Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas (2,047)
Awards
Player of the year Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg [1]
Newcomer
of the year
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
1976
1978
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Jimmy Connors finished the year as ATP world No. 1 for the fourth time in his career. Connors won three titles during the season, including the Masters Grand Prix, and was runner-up at two majors at the Wimbledon Championships and the US Open.
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Guillermo Vilas was the 1977 Grand Prix No. 1. Vilas won 16 tournaments during the season, including two majors at the French Open and the US Open.
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Björn Borg was named the ATP Player of the Year. Borg won nine tournaments during the season, including a major at the Wimbledon Championships.

The 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix was a professional tennis circuit administered by the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF, later the ITF) which served as a forerunner to the current Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. [2] The circuit consisted of the four modern Grand Slam tournaments and open tournaments recognised by the ILTF. The Colgate-Palmolive Masters is included in this calendar but did not count towards the Grand Prix ranking. Colgate-Palmolive was the new tour sponsor, taking over from Commercial Union. Guillermo Vilas won the Grand Prix circuit, having accumulated the most points (2,047), and received the largest share from the bonus pool ($300,000). The top eight points ranked singles players as well as the top four doubles teams qualified for the season-ending Masters tournament [3]

Contents

Schedule

Key
Triple Crown events
Grand Prix Masters
Six-star events
Five-star events
Four-star events
Three-star events
Two-star events
One-star events
Team events

December 1976

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
26 Dec Marlboro New South Wales Open
Sydney, Australia
Grass – $75,000 – 48S/24D
Two star
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Jan Australian Open (January)
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Grass – $200,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
6–3, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
10 Jan Marlboro Classic
Adelaide, Australia
Grass – $75,000 – 48S/24D
Two star
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
6–1, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of Germany.svg Rolf Gehring
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
17 Jan Baltimore International
Baltimore, United States
Carpet – 32S/16D
Three star
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
6–3, 7–6
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–3, 6–7, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
31 Jan Fairfield Bay Tennis Classic
Little Rock, United States
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Machette
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim
6–7, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Dayton Pro Tennis Classic
Dayton, United States
Carpet – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of Germany.svg Frank Gebert
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
6–4, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Feb Miami Classic
Miami, United States
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
6–0, 6–3
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Teimuraz Kakoulia
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
Flag of Argentina.svg Lito Álvarez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
7–5, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher
Springfield International
Springfield, United States
Carpet – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
3–6, 6–0, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
14 FebAmerican Home Shield Open
San Jose, United States
Hard – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
3–6, 6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Docherty
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Ocean City, United States
Carpet (i) – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
3–6, 6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
21 Feb American Airlines Tennis Games
Palm Springs, United States
Hard – $225,000 – 64S/32D
Six star
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
2–6, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
7–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
28 Feb U.S. National Indoor Championships
Memphis, United States
Carpet – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Six star
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–4, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
4–6, 7–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 MarPeugeot South African Open
Johannesburg, South Africa
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Five star
No Winner Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Robbie Venter
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Coliseum Mall International
Hampton, United States
Carpet – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
4–6, 6–3, 6–2, 1–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg James Hagey
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher
14 Mar Volvo Classic
Washington, United States
Carpet – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Three star
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg John Whitlinger
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Scandinavian Covered Court Championships
Helsinki, Finland
Carpet – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Granat
Flag of France.svg Hervé Gauvain
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Lewis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of Austria.svg Hans Kary
5–7, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Lloyd
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
21 Mar La Costa International
La Costa, United States
Hard – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Three star
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Trey Waltke
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
28 Mar Arco Pacific Southwest Open
Los Angeles, United States
Carpet – $150,000 – 64S/32D
Five star
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–4, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Nice International Championships
Nice, France
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Singles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–4, 1–6, 6–2, 6–0
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of France.svg Christophe Casa
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–4, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
11 AprMurcia Open
Murcia, Spain
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
6–4, 6–0, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram Flag of Germany.svg Frank Gebert
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Javier Soler
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
7–5, 6–2
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
18 Apr United Bank Classic
Denver, United States
Carpet – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Three star
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
7–5, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of the United States.svg James Delaney
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
25 Apr Romika Cup
Munich, West Germany
Clay – 32S/16D
Two star
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
6–1, 6–1, 6–7, 7–5
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg František Pála
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Špear
Flag of the United States.svg John Whitlinger

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
9 May German Open
Hamburg, West Germany
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
6–3, 4–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell
Flag of Germany.svg Werner Zirngibl
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
3–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
16 May Italian Open
Rome, Italy
Clay – $131,250 – 64S/32D
Five star
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
6–2, 7–6, 3–6, 7–6
Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Zugarelli Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–7, 7–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Düsseldorf International
Düsseldorf, West Germany
Clay – 32S/16D
Two star
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–1, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher
23 May French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay – $300,000 – 128S/64D/24XD
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–0, 6–3, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
7–6, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Carillo
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
7–6, 6–3
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Florența Mihai
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 JunJohn Player Open
Nottingham, Great Britain
Grass – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Three star
No Winner Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Not completed.
Belgian International Championships
Brussels, Belgium
Clay – $75,000 – 48S/24D
Two star
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
7–5, 3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of France.svg Jean-François Caujolle
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Muñoz
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Match abandoned – title shared.
2–6, 6–4, 2–2
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Franulović / Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Pilić
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pála / Flag of Hungary.svg Taróczy
13 Jun Rawlings International
London, Great Britain
Grass – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Three star
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
9–7, 7–5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg James Delaney
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Lloyd
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Berlin Open
Berlin, West Germany
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
6–4, 5–7, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Krulevitz
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Not played – title shared. Flag of Chile.svg Gildemeister / Flag of Chile.svg Prajoux
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Huťka / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Zedník
20 Jun Wimbledon Championships
London, England
Grand Slam
Grass – $198,645 – 128S/64D/48XD
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 8–9(4–7), 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
3–6, 7–5, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Jul Swedish Open
Båstad, Sweden
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Two star
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
7–6, 6–7, 6–2
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Zugarelli
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Špear
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
6–4, 6–0
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Swiss Open Championships
Gstaad, Switzerland
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Two star
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
2–6, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of France.svg Jean-François Caujolle Flag of Germany.svg Frank Gebert
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg David Schneider
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
6–4, 7–6
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Colin Dowdeswell
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Miller Hall of Fame Championships
Newport, United States
Grass – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
6–4, 6–4, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Mitchell
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Seewagen
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
6–7, 6–3, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
10 Jul Western Championships
Cincinnati, United States
Clay – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Three star
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Fagel
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
6–3, 7–6
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Head Cup
Kitzbühel, Austria
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Two star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
5–7, 6–2, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of Hungary.svg János Benyik
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
7–6, 6–4
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Colin Dowdeswell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
Dutch Open
Hilversum, Netherlands
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Two star
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
6–0, 6–2, 6–0
Flag of Argentina.svg Lito Álvarez Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Louk Sanders
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Muñoz
6–1, 6–4, 2–6, 6–1
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
17 Jul Washington Star International
Washington, United States
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Cano
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
7–5, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
24 Jul Louisville International
Louisville, United States
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
1–6, 6–0, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
6–1, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher
31 Jul Volvo International
North Conway, United States
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Krulevitz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
7–5, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Mutual Benefit Life Open
South Orange, United States
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Two star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–1, 7–5
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Aug Wendy's Tennis Classic
Columbus, United States
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
4–6, 7–5, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
U.S. Clay Court Championships
Indianapolis, United States
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the United States.svg Phil Dent
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
6–7, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher
14 Aug Rothmans Canadian Open
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
6–0, 6–1
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Cano
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
21 Aug U.S. Professional Tennis Championships
Boston, United States
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
7–6, 7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
29 Aug US Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam
Clay – $250,000 – 128S/64D/32XD
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
2–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–4), 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–4, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–2, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
12 Sep Woodlands Doubles
Woodlands, Texas, US
Hard – $125,000 – D32
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
3–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg McMillan
Flag of the United States.svg Lutz / Flag of the United States.svg Smith
Flag of the United States.svg McNair / Flag of the United States.svg Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Mayer / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Menon
Flag of Chile.svg Fillol / Flag of Chile.svg Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Davidson / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stolle
19 Sep Southern California Championships
Los Angeles, US
Hard – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
7–5, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Sashi Menon
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Leonard
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Leonard
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Machette
Coupe Porée
Paris, France
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–2, 6–1, 7–6
Flag of France.svg Christophe Roger-Vasselin Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
Flag of France.svg Jacques Thamin
Flag of France.svg Christophe Roger-Vasselin
6–2, 4–6, 6–3
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
26 Sep Raquette d'Or
Aix-en-Provence, France
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–1, 7–5, ret.
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of France.svg Éric Deblicker
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Zugarelli
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of Sweden.svg Rolf Norberg
Transamerica Championships
San Francisco, California, US
Carpet – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
4–6, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–4, 1–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Oct Island Holidays Tennis Classic
Maui, Hawaii, US
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Three star
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of Sweden.svg Douglas Palm
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
7–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Aryamehr Cup
Tehran, Iran
Clay – $150,000 – 64S/32D
Five star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–2, 6–4, 1–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Fishbach
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
1–6, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
10 Oct South Pacific Classic
Brisbane, Australia
Grass – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
6–7(2–7), 6–1, 6–1, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
7–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Il Trofeo Gillette
Madrid, Spain
Clay – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Three star
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–3, 6–0, 6–7, 7–6
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–7, 7–6, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Muñoz
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
17 Oct Torneo Godó
Barcelona, Spain
Clay – 64S/32D
Three star
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–2, 7–5, 6–2
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Granat
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–0, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Australian Indoor Championships
Sydney, Australia
Hard – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Four star
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
7–5, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–7, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
24 OctHitachi West Coast Classic
Perth, Australia
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
6–3, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Lewis
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United States.svg John Whitlinger
Fischer-Grand Prix
Vienna, Austria
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
6–1, 6–1
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of Austria.svg Hans Kary
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Swiss Indoor Championships
Basel, Switzerland
Carpet – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–2, 7–5, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Chile.svg Álvaro Fillol
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
7–5, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Feaver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
31 Oct Cologne Cup
Cologne, Germany
Carpet – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
2–6, 7–5, 6–3
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of Sweden.svg Tenny Svensson
Flag of Austria.svg Hans Kary
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Jean Becker Open
Paris, France
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Sylvan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Fred Perry Japan Open
Tokyo, Japan
Clay – 64S/32D
Three star
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
6–2, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
6–2, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Nov Stockholm Open
Stockholm, Sweden
Hard – $150,000 – 64S/32D
Five star
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
6–2, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg George Hardie
Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Orient Cup
Bogotá, Colombia
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–2, 6–0
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Bolivia.svg Ramiro Benavides
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Fishbach
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Jorge Andrew
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Colgate Tennis Patrons Classic
Hong Kong
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Two star
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
14 Nov Philta International
Manila, Philippines
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Two star
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Walkover
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Louk Sanders
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
4–6, 6–0, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Chilean International
Santiago, Chile
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–0, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol Flag of Ecuador.svg Ricardo Ycaza
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of Colombia.svg Álvaro Betancur
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
5–7, 6–1, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Henry Bunis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
Wembley Championships
London, England
Hard – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Four star
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–4, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
6–3, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
21 Nov Argentine Championships
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Two star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–4, 6–1
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Fishbach
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
6–4, 6–0
Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Cano
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Muñoz
Grand Prix Masaveu de Asturias
Oviedo, Spain
Hard – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Three star
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
6–4, 6–1
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Granát
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Taipei Summit Open
Taipei, Taiwan
Carpet – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
6–7, 7–5, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Lewis
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of the United States.svg John Whitlinger
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Docherty
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Delaney
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
7–6, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Docherty
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
28 Nov Indian Championships
Bombay, India
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
One star
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of France.svg Christophe Freyss
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Lewis
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Feaver
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
6–7, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Mexico.svg Marcelo Lara
Flag of India.svg Jasjit Singh
South African Open
Johannesburg, South Africa
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Five star
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
7–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Danny Sullivan
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–3, 7–5, 6–7, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore

December

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 DecMarlboro South Australia Men's Classic
Adelaide, Australia
Grass – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Three star
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
3–6, 6–4, 3–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
3–6, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
12 Dec Marlboro New South Wales Championships
Sydney, Australia
Grass – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Four star
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 6–7, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
7–6, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
19 Dec Australian Open (December)
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Grass – $200,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
6–3, 7–6, 5–7, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Drysdale
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
7–6, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent

January 1978

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Jan Colgate-Palmolive Masters
New York City, US
Masters Grand Prix
Carpet – $400,000 – 8S/4D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–4, 1–6, 6–4
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Round robin
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
7–5, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith

Points system

The Grand Prix tournaments were divided into seven groups. Group TC consisted of the Grand Slam tournaments; the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon Championships and the US Openwhile the other tournaments were given star ratings ranging from six stars to one star, based on prize money and draw size. Points were allocated based on these ratings and the finishing position of a player in a tournament. No points were awarded to first-round losers, and ties were settled by the number of tournaments played. [3] The points allocation, with doubles points listed in brackets, is as follows:

Group TC
  • Champion: 250 (50)
  • Runner-up: 175 (35)
  • Semifinalist: 100 (20)
  • Quarterfinalist: 50 (10)
  • Fourth round: 25 (5)
  • Third round: 12 (2)
  • Second round: 6
Six-star
  • Champion: 175 (35)
  • Runner-up: 122 (24)
  • Semifinalist: 70 (14)
  • Quarterfinalist: 35 (7)
  • 9th – 16th: 17 (3)
  • 17th – 32nd: 8


Five-star
  • Champion: 150 (30)
  • Runner-up: 105 (21)
  • Semifinalist: 60 (12)
  • Quarterfinalist: 30 (6)
  • 9th – 16th: 15 (3)
  • 17th – 32nd: 7


Four-star
  • Champion: 125 (25)
  • Runner-up: 87 (17)
  • Semifinalist: 50 (10)
  • Quarterfinalist: 25 (5)
  • 9th – 16th: 12 (2)
  • 17th – 32nd: 6


Three-star
  • Champion: 100 (20)
  • Runner-up: 70 (14)
  • Semifinalist: 40 (8)
  • 5th – 8th: 20 (4)
  • 9th – 16th: 10 (2)
  • 17th – 32nd: 5


Two-star
  • Champion: 75 (15)
  • Runner-up: 52 (10)
  • Semifinalist: 30 (5)
  • 5th – 8th: 15 (3)
  • 9th – 16th: 7


One-star
  • Champion: 50 (10)
  • Runner-up: 35 (7)
  • Semifinalist: 20 (4)
  • 5th – 8th: 10 (2)
  • 9th – 16th: 5

Standings

The 1977 Grand Prix tournaments were divided in seven separate point categories, ranging from the Triple Crown tournaments (250 points for the winner) to the smallest One Star tournaments (50 points for the winner). At the end of the year the 35 top-ranked players received a bonus from the bonus pool. To qualify for a bonus a player must have played at least 15 tournaments. The top eight points ranked singles players and top four doubles teams were entitled to participate in the season-ending Masters tournament. [3]

RkNamePointsBonus
1Flag of Argentina.svg  Guillermo Vilas  (ARG)2,047$300,000
2Flag of the United States.svg  Brian Gottfried  (USA)1,548$125,000
3Flag of Sweden.svg  Björn Borg  (SWE)1,210$75,000
4Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Manuel Orantes  (ESP)870$50,000
5Flag of the United States.svg  Eddie Dibbs  (USA)777$45,000
6Flag of the United States.svg  Roscoe Tanner  (USA)758$40,000
7Flag of Mexico.svg  Raúl Ramírez  (MEX)754$35,000
8Flag of the United States.svg  Jimmy Connors  (USA)722
9Flag of the United States.svg  Vitas Gerulaitis  (USA)670
10Flag of the United States.svg  Harold Solomon  (USA)624$32,000

ATP rankings

List of tournament winners

The list of winners and number of Grand Prix singles titles won, alphabetically by last number of titles:

The following players won their first title in 1977:

See also

References

  1. "Tennis Pros Cite Borg, Gullikson". The Milwaukee Sentinel. Sep 13, 1977.
  2. "How it All Began". ATPWorldTour.com. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  3. 1 2 3 John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. ISBN   9780354090391.
  4. "ATP Year-end top 20". ATP. Retrieved 14 September 2023.

Further reading