1977 Wyler's Classic
The 1977 Wyler's Classic, also known as the Atlanta Women's Tennis Classic, was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. The event was part of the AA[lower-alpha 1] category of the 1977 Colgate Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from October 3 through October 9, 1977.[2] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title, her second at the event after 1975, and earned $14,000 first-prize money.[2][1]
| 1977 Wyler's Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 3–9 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Colgate Series (AA) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Atlanta, United States |
| Venue | Alexander Memorial Coliseum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
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| Doubles | |
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Finals
Singles
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- It was Evert's 10th singles title of the year and the 77th of her career.
Doubles
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Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [2] | $14,000 | $7,000 | $3,500 | $1,850 | $1,000 | $550 |
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Notes
- Tournaments with prize money for women of at least $75,000.[1]
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References
- John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 150–151. ISBN 9780354090391.
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 275–276.
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