1977 Colgate International of Australia

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[lower-alpha 1] category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 20 November 1977.[2] 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.[2][3][4][5]

1977 Colgate International of Australia
Date14–20 November
Edition2nd
CategoryColgate Series (AAA)
Draw32S/16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceGrass
LocationSydney, Australia
VenueWhite City Stadium
Champions
Singles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Doubles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Betty Stöve
Kerry Reid
Greer Stevens

Winners

Singles

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

  • It was Goolagong Cawley's 1st title of the year and the 67th of her career.

Doubles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley / Betty Stöve vs. Kerry Reid / Greer Stevens divided[lower-alpha 2]

Prize money
Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [2] $22,000 $11,000 $5,500 $2,650 $1,300 $700

Notes
  1. Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $100,000.[1]
  2. Goolagong Cawley and Stöve were leading in the final 6–2, 1–3 when the match was cancelled due to rain. Both teams received $4,500 prize money.

References
  1. John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 139–140. ISBN 978-0-354-09068-1.
  2. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 263, 278.
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-354-09039-1.
  4. "Cawley begins comeback". The Canberra Times. 52 (14, 934). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 17 November 1977. p. 24 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. "Evonne Cawley is back to her best". The Canberra Times. 52 (14, 937). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 November 1977. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.
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