1977 U.S. Pro Indoor

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1977 U.S. Pro Indoor
DateJanuary 24–30
Edition10th
Category World Championship Tennis
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$200,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Philadelphia, PA, United States
Venue Spectrum
Attendance81,798
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton [1]
Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan [2]
  1976  · U.S. Pro Indoor ·  1978  

The 1977 U.S. Pro Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit. It was played at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was the 10th edition of the tournament and was held from January 24 through January 30, 1977. [3] Dick Stockton, who was seeded 12th, won the singles title while Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan won the men's doubles. [4] Total attendance for the tournament was 81,798. [5]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton defeated Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors 3–6, 6–4, 3–6, 6–1, 6–2 [1]

Doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan defeated Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker 6–1, 1–6, 6–3 [2]

It was Hewitt's 1st title for that year and the 31st of his career. It was McMillan's 1st title of the year and the 36th of his career.

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References

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  2. 1 2 "1977 Philadelphia – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. "U.S. Pro Indoor Kicks Off Today". The Spartanburg Herald. AP. January 24, 1977. p. B2.
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