The 1977 Volvo Classic, also known as the Washington Indoor, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C. in the United States that was part of the Three Star category of the 1977 Grand Prix circuit. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from March 14 through March 20, 1977. Third-seeded Brian Gottfried won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money after defeating sixth-seeded Bob Lutz in the final.[3][4]

1977 Volvo Classic
DateMarch 14–20
Edition6th
CategoryGrand Prix (Three Star)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
VenueCharles E. Smith Center
Champions
Singles
United States Brian Gottfried[1]
Doubles
United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith[2]
← 1976 · Washington Indoor · 1978 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Brian Gottfried defeated   Bob Lutz 6–1, 6–2

  • It was Gottfried's 3rd singles title of the year and the 10th of his career.

Doubles

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  Bob Lutz /   Stan Smith defeated   Brian Gottfried /   Raúl Ramírez 6–3, 7–5

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "1977 Washington D.C. – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1977 Washington D.C. – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ "Gottfried, Connors earn titles". Richmond Times-Dispatch. March 21, 1977. p. B9 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 27, 120. ISBN 9780354090391.
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