The 1977 Orient Cup was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Bogotá, Colombia that was part of the one star category of the 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 7 November through 13 November 1977. First-seeded Guillermo Vilas won the singles title.[3]
| 1977 Orient Cup | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7–13 November |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Grand Prix (One star) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Bogotá, Colombia |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Guillermo Vilas[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Belus Prajoux / Hans Gildemeister[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Guillermo Vilas defeated
José Higueras 6–2, 6–0
- It was Vilas' 13th singles title of the year and the 32nd of his career.
Doubles
edit Belus Prajoux /
Hans Gildemeister defeated
Jorge Andrew /
Carlos Kirmayr 6–4, 6–2
References
edit- ^ "1977 Bogota – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1977 Bogota – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 127. ISBN 9780354090391.