1977 Australian Open (December)
Tennis tournament
The 1977 Australian Open (December) was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts in Melbourne , Victoria , Australia.[3] It was the 66th edition of the tournament and was held from 19 to 31 December 1977.[3] Due to a scheduling change two Australian Opens took place in 1977 with the first taking place in January . Vitas Gerulaitis and Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles titles.
Seniors
Men's singles
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated John Lloyd , 6–3, 7–6, 5–7, 3–6, 6–2
It was Gerulaitis's 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.
Women's singles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Helen Gourlay Cawley , 6–3, 6–0
It was Goolagong Cawley's 6th career Grand Slam title.
Men's doubles
Ray Ruffels / Allan Stone defeated John Alexander / Phil Dent , 7–6, 7–6
Women's doubles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley / Helen Gourlay Cawley vs. Mona Schallau Guerrant / Kerry Melville Reid , shared due to rained out final
[4]
Mixed doubles
Competition not held between 1970 and 1986.
Juniors
Boys' singles
Ray Kelly [5]
Girls' singles
Amanda Tobin defeated Leanne Harrison , 6–1, 6–2[6] [7]
References
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