1977 Colgate International of Australia explained

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 category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 20 November 1977.[1] 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.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Finals

Singles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Kerry Reid 6–1, 6–3

Doubles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley / Betty Stöve vs. Kerry Reid / Greer Stevens divided

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#f3f3f3Singles $22,000$11,000$5,500$2,650$1,300$700

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 263, 278. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. 1978. Macdonald and Janes. London. 978-0-354-09039-1. 159. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  3. News: Cawley begins comeback . . 52 . 14,934 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 17 November 1977 . 24 . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: Evonne Cawley is back to her best . . 52 . 14,937 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 21 November 1977 . 20 . National Library of Australia.