1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
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The 1977 Masters was held in Madison Square Garden, New York City
, United States
between 4 January and 8 January, 1978. It was the year-end championship of the 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix
tour.
Jimmy Connors
def.
Björn Borg
, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4.
Bob Hewitt
/ Frew McMillan
def. Robert Lutz / Stan Smith
7–5, 7–6, 6–3
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between 4 January and 8 January, 1978. It was the year-end championship of the 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix
1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix
The 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix was a tennis circuit held that year. It incorporated the four grand slam tournaments, the Grand Prix tournaments.-Schedule:...
tour.
Singles
Jimmy ConnorsJimmy Connors
James Scott "Jimmy" Connors is an American former world no. 1 tennis player....
def.
Björn BorgBjörn Borg
Björn Rune Borg is a former world no. 1 tennis player from Sweden. Between 1974 and 1981 he won 11 Grand Slam singles titles. He won five consecutive Wimbledon singles titles and six French Open singles titles...
, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4.
Doubles
Bob HewittBob Hewitt
Robert "Bob" Anthony John Hewitt is a former professional male tennis player from Australia...
/
Frew McMillanFrew McMillan
Frew Donald McMillan is a former professional male tennis player from South Africa.He won five major doubles championships including three Wimbledons with Bob Hewitt. The most notable aspect of his game was that he had both a two-handed backhand and forehand, which simultaneously increased his...
def.
Robert Lutz / Stan SmithStan Smith
Stanley Roger "Stan" Smith is a former American tennis player and two time Grand Slam singles champion who also, with his partner Bob Lutz, formed one of the most successful doubles teams of all time. Together, they won many major titles all over the world...
7–5, 7–6, 6–3