1977 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships

The 1977 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts (Har-Tru) at the Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts in the United States. The event was categorized as a 4 Star tournament and was part of the 1977 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 50th edition of the tournament and was held from August 22 through August 30, 1977. Third-seeded Manuel Orantes won the singles title and the accompanying $32,000 first-prize money as well as 125 Grand Prix ranking points.[3] First-seeded Jimmy Connors withdrew after the quarterfinals due to a back injury.[4]

1977 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
DateAugust 22 – 30
Edition50th
CategoryGrand Prix (4 Star)
Draw64S/32D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationChestnut Hill, Massachusetts
VenueLongwood Cricket Club
Champions
Singles
Spain Manuel Orantes[1]
Doubles
United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith[2]

Finals

Singles

Spain Manuel Orantes defeated United States Eddie Dibbs 7–6, 7–5, 6–4

  • It was Orantes' 2nd singles title of the year and the 31st of his career.

Doubles

United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith defeated United States Brian Gottfried / South Africa Bob Hewitt 6–3, 6–4

References

  1. "19977 Boston – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1977 Boston – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 103. ISBN 9780354090391.
  4. "All players are hot at pro tennis championships". The Miami News. AP. August 29, 1977. p. 5C.
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