1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters

The 1977 Masters (also known as the 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters for sponsorship reasons)^[3] was a men's tennis tournament held in Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York between January 4, and January 8, 1978. It was the year-end championship of the 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix tour.^[4] Jimmy Connors won the singles title.

1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
Date	January 4–8, 1978
Edition	8th
Category	Masters
Draw	8S / 4D
Prize money	$400,000
Surface	Carpet / Indoor
Location	New York City, US
Venue	Madison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
Jimmy Connors[1]
Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan[2]

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters – Singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Björn Borg, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4

• It was Connors's 8th singles title of the year and the 61st of his career.

Doubles

Main article: 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters – Doubles

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Robert Lutz / Stan Smith 7–5, 7–6, 6–3

See also

• Borg–Connors rivalry