1977 Richmond Tennis Classic

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1977 Richmond Tennis Classic
DateFebruary 1–6
Edition12th
Category World Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$100,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Venue Richmond Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker [1]
Doubles
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker [2]
  1976  · Richmond WCT ·  1978  

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]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker defeated Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis 3–6, 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 6–4, 6–4

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References

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  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.