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1977 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships

1977 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
Date August 22 – 30
Edition 50th
Category Grand Prix (4 Star)
Draw 64S/32D
Prize money $125,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Boston, USA
Venue Longwood Cricket Club
Champions
Singles
Spain Manuel Orantes
Doubles
United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith
← 1976 · U.S. Pro Tennis Championships · 1978 →

The 1977 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts (Har-Tru) at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, USA. The event was categorized as a 4 Star tournament and was part of the 1977 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 50th edition of the tournament and was held from August 22 through August 30, 1977. Third-seeded Manuel Orantes won the singles title and the accompanying $32,000 first-prize money as well as 125 Grand Prix ranking points. First-seeded Jimmy Connors withdrew after the quarterfinals due to a back injury.

Spain Manuel Orantes defeated United States Eddie Dibbs 7–6, 7–5, 6–4

United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith defeated United States Brian Gottfried / South Africa Bob Hewitt 6–3, 6–4


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