| 1977 Colgate International of Australia | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14–20 November |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Colgate Series (AAA) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Venue | White City Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
Evonne Goolagong Cawley | |
| Doubles | |
Evonne Goolagong Cawley 
Betty Stöve
Kerry Reid 
Greer Stevens | |
The 1977 Colgate International of Australia, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at White City Stadium in Sydney in Australia. The event was part of the AAA [a] category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 20 November 1977. [2] Eighth-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley, participating in her first tournament after a year absence due to the birth of her first child, won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money and 160 ranking points. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Finals
Singles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated
Kerry Reid 6–1, 6–3
- It was Goolagong Cawley's 1st title of the year and the 67th of her career.
Doubles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley /
Betty Stöve vs.
Kerry Reid /
Greer Stevens divided
[b]
Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [2] | $22,000 | $11,000 | $5,500 | $2,650 | $1,300 | $700 |
|---|
Notes
References
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 139–140. ISBN 978-0-354-09068-1.
- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 263, 278.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-354-09039-1.
- ^ "Cawley begins comeback". The Canberra Times. Vol. 52, no. 14, 934. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 17 November 1977. p. 24 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Evonne Cawley is back to her best". The Canberra Times. Vol. 52, no. 14, 937. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 November 1977. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
| 1977 Colgate International of Australia | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14–20 November |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Colgate Series (AAA) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Venue | White City Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
|
Evonne Goolagong Cawley | |
| Doubles | |
|
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Betty Stöve
Kerry Reid
Greer Stevens | |
The 1977 Colgate International of Australia, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at White City Stadium in Sydney in Australia. The event was part of the AAA [a] category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 20 November 1977. [2] Eighth-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley, participating in her first tournament after a year absence due to the birth of her first child, won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money and 160 ranking points. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Finals
Singles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated
Kerry Reid 6–1, 6–3
- It was Goolagong Cawley's 1st title of the year and the 67th of her career.
Doubles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley /
Betty Stöve vs.
Kerry Reid /
Greer Stevens divided
[b]
Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [2] | $22,000 | $11,000 | $5,500 | $2,650 | $1,300 | $700 |
|---|
Notes
References
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 139–140. ISBN 978-0-354-09068-1.
- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 263, 278.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-354-09039-1.
- ^ "Cawley begins comeback". The Canberra Times. Vol. 52, no. 14, 934. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 17 November 1977. p. 24 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Evonne Cawley is back to her best". The Canberra Times. Vol. 52, no. 14, 937. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 November 1977. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.