1977 New Zealand Open

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1977 New Zealand Open
Date10–16 January
Edition10th
CategoryNon-tour
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$25,000
Surface Grass
Location Auckland, New Zealand
VenueStanley Street courts
Champions
Singles
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj [1]
Doubles
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis / Flag of New Zealand.svg Russell Simpson [2]
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The 1977 New Zealand Open was a men's professional tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Stanley Street courts in Auckland, New Zealand that was held from 10 January through 16 January 1977. It was the tenth edition of the tournament. First-seeded Vijay Amritraj won the singles title. [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj defeated Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison 7–6, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis / Flag of New Zealand.svg Russell Simpson defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Langsford / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonathan Smith 7–6, 6–4

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References

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  2. "1977 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. "Amritraj Is Winner". The New York Times. 17 January 1977.
  4. John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 192. ISBN   9780354090391.
  5. "Amritraj beats youngster in return to form". The Press. 17 January 1977. p. 24 via Papers Past. Vijay Amritraj. the Indian Davis Cup player, showed that there was still a considerable gap between the craftsman and the promising apprentice when he beat 17-year-old Tim Wilkinson, of the United States, in four sets to win the open tennis men's singles title at Stanley Street courts yesterday.