1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
DateJanuary 4–8, 1978
Edition8th
CategoryMasters
Draw8S / 4D
Prize money$400,000
SurfaceCarpet / Indoor
LocationNew York City, US
VenueMadison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors[1]
Doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan[2]
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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.

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters – Singles

United States Jimmy Connors defeated Sweden Björn Borg, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4

Doubles

Main article: 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters – Doubles

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "1977 Masters – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1977 Masters – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ Collins, Bud (October 2010). "Year-End Championships". The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book. New York: New Chapter Press. p. 746. ISBN 978-0-942257-70-0.
  4. ^ "Nineteen-Seventy What?". The Evening Independent. AP. January 5, 1978. p. 5-C.

External links

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