The 1977 Swedish Open was a men's

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tournament played on outdoor

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s held in

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, Sweden. It was a Two Star category tournament and part of the

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. It was the 30th edition of the

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and was held from 3 July through 10 July 1977. Second-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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7–6, 6–7, 6–2 * It was Barazzutti's 2nd singles title of the year and the 3rd of his career.

Doubles

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/ John Marks defeated

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6–4, 6–0

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
{{1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix

Swedish Open The Swedish Open is a professional tennis tournament held in Båstad, Sweden. It is played on outdoor clay courts in July. The men's event (sponsored by Skistar) is an ATP Tour 250 tournament on the ATP Tour. The women's event (sponsored by ...

Swedish Open 20th century in Kristianstad County