1977 Washington Star International

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1977 Washington Star International
DateJuly 18–25
Edition9th
Category Grand Prix (4 Star)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$125,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Washington, D.C., United Statesu
Champions
Singles
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg John Alexander / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent [2]
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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]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas defeated Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried 6–4, 7–5

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent defeated Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair / Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart 7–5, 7–5

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