The 1977 Australian Open (January) was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the

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in Melbourne, Australia. The tournament was held from 3 to 9 January 1977. Due to a scheduling change, two Australian Opens took place in 1977 with the second taking place in December.

Seniors

Men's singles

Roscoe Tanner defeated Guillermo Vilas, 6–3, 6–3, 6–3 *It was Tanner's 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.

Women's singles

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defeated Dianne Fromholtz, 7–5, 6–2 *It was Melville's 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.

Men's doubles

Arthur Ashe / Tony Roche defeated Charlie Pasarell / Erik van Dillen, 6–4, 6–4

Women's doubles

Dianne Fromholtz / Helen Gourlay defeated

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, 5–7, 6–1, 7–5

Mixed doubles

:''Competition not held between 1970 and 1986.''

Juniors

Boys' singles

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defeated Tim Wilkison, 6–4, 7–6Australian Open junior championships
ITF (juniors)

Girls' singles

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defeated

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, 6–2, 6–3Australian Open junior championships
ITF (juniors)

References

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