1977 Toyota Classic Explained

The 1977 Toyota Classic, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Kooyong in Melbourne in Australia. The event was part of the AA category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the 15th edition of the tournament and was held from 21 November through 27 November 1977.[1] Eighth-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money and 160 ranking points.[1] [2]

Winners

Singles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 6–1

Doubles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley / Betty Stöve defeated Patricia Bostrom / Kym Ruddell 6–3, 6–0

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#f3f3f3Singles $14,000$7,000$3,500$1,800$1,000$500

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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).