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The 1977 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a tennis tournament that was part of the men's Grand Prix and women's Colgate Series circuits. It was held in Indianapolis in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts at the Indianapolis Racquet Club.[3] It was the 9th edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held from August 8 through August 14, 1977. Second-seeded Manuel Orantes won the men's singles title and the accompanying $17,500 first-prize money.[4]

Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1977 U.S. Clay Court Championships – Men's singles

Spain Manuel Orantes defeated United States Jimmy Connors 6–1, 6–3

Women's singles

Main article: 1977 U.S. Clay Court Championships – Women's singles

United States Laura duPont defeated United States Nancy Richey 6–4, 6–3

Men's doubles

Main article: 1977 U.S. Clay Court Championships – Men's doubles

Chile Patricio Cornejo / Chile Jaime Fillol defeated Australia Dick Crealy / Australia Cliff Letcher 6–7, 6–4, 6–3

Women's doubles

Main article: 1977 U.S. Clay Court Championships – Women's doubles

South Africa Linky Boshoff / South Africa Ilana Kloss defeated United States Mary Carillo / United States Wendy Overton 5–7, 7–5, 6–3

References

  1. ^ "ATP – 1977 Indianapolis Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "ATP – 1977 Indianapolis Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ "Clay Courts Moving". Schenectady Gazette. September 4, 1987.
  4. ^ "Orantes easily topples Connors". Gadsden Times. August 15, 1977.
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