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1977 Australian Open (December)
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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.
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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.
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Juniors
Boys' singles
Girls' singles
Amanda Tobin defeated
Leanne Harrison, 6–1, 6–2[6][7]
References
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