1977 Colgate Tennis Patrons Classic

1977 Colgate Tennis Patrons Classic
Date	7–13 November
Edition	5th
Category	Grand Prix (Two Star)
Draw	32S / 16D
Prize money	$75,000
Surface	Hard / outdoor
Location	Hong Kong
Champions
Singles
Ken Rosewall[1]
Doubles
Kim Warwick / Syd Ball[2]

The 1977 Colgate Tennis Patrons Classic, also known as the Hong Kong Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Hong Kong. It was the fifth edition of the event and was held from 7 November through 13 November 1977. The tournament was part of the Two Star tier of the 1977 Grand Prix tennis circuit. Unseeded Ken Rosewall won his second consecutive singles title at the event.

Finals

Singles

Ken Rosewall defeated Tom Gorman 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4

• It was Rosewall's 1st singles title of the year and the 42nd of his career in the Open Era.

Doubles

Kim Warwick / Syd Ball defeated Marty Riessen / Roscoe Tanner 7–6, 6–3

References

1. "1977 Hong Kong – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
2. "1977 Hong Kong – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

External links

• ITF tournament edition details