1977 Monte Carlo WCT
The 1977 Monte Carlo Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. The tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) tour. It was the 71st edition of the event and was held from 4 April through 10 April 1977. Björn Borg won the singles title and the accompanying $30,000 first-prize money.[3][4]
| 1977 Monte Carlo Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 4–10 April |
| Edition | 72nd |
| Category | World Championship Tennis (WCT) |
| Draw | 16S / 8D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France |
| Venue | Monte Carlo Country Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Björn Borg [1] | |
| Doubles | |
 François Jauffret /  Jan Kodeš[2] | |
Finals
Singles
Björn Borg defeated 
Corrado Barazzutti 6–3, 7–5, 6–0
- It was Borg's 3rd singles title of the year and the 22nd of his career.
Doubles
François Jauffret / Jan Kodeš defeated 
Wojciech Fibak / 
Tom Okker 2–6, 6–3, 6–2
References
- "1977 Monte Carlo WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "1977 Monte Carlo WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "Borg wins Monte Carlo tournament". Bangor Daily News. AP. 11 April 1977. p. 17.
- John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 173, 176. ISBN 9780354090391.
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