1977 Marlboro NSW Open

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1977 New South Wales Open
Date12–18 December 1977
Edition85th
Category
Helen Gourlay Cawley
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The 1977 New South Wales Open, also known by its sponsored name Marlboro New South Wales Open, was a combined men's and women's

1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix circuit. It was the 85th edition of the event and was held from 12 December through 18 January 1977. The singles titles were won by Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Roscoe Tanner. Defending champion Tony Roche was unable to participate due to a stomach muscle injury.[3][4][5]

Finals

Men's singles

United States Roscoe Tanner defeated United States Brian Teacher 6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 6–7, 6–4

Women's singles

Australia Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated United Kingdom Sue Barker 6–2, 6–3

Men's doubles

Australia John Alexander / Australia Phil Dent defeated Australia Ray Ruffels / Australia Allan Stone 7–6, 2–6, 6–3

Women's doubles

Kerry Reid
6–0, 6–0

References

  1. ^ "ATP – 1977 Sydney Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "ATP – 1977 Sydney Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ "Roche declared fit for challenge". The Canberra Times. 19 December 1977. p. 15 – via National Library of Australia.
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  5. ^ "Tanner defeats Teacher in five sets". The Canberra Times. 19 December 1977. p. 16 – via National Library of Australia.

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