1977 Washington Star International

1977 Washington Star International
Date	July 18–25
Edition	9th
Category	Grand Prix (4 Star)
Draw	64S / 32D
Prize money	$125,000
Surface	Clay / outdoor
Location	Washington, D.C., United Statesu
Champions
Singles
Guillermo Vilas[1]
Doubles
John Alexander / Phil Dent[2]

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]

Finals

Singles

Guillermo Vilas defeated Brian Gottfried 6–4, 7–5

• It was Vilas' 6th singles title of the year and the 25th of his career.

Doubles

John Alexander / Phil Dent defeated Fred McNair / Sherwood Stewart 7–5, 7–5

References

1. "1977 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
2. "1977 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
3. John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 102. ISBN 9780354090391.
4. "Vilas Wins Star Net Title". Ocala Star-Banner. AP. July 26, 1977. p. 4B.

External links

• ATP tournament profile
• ITF tournament edition details