1977 Colgate Brazil Open
| 1977 Colgate Brazil Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 17–23 October 1977 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | WTA Tour (Colgate Series) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
| Kerry Reid / Wendy Turnbull | |
The 1977 Colgate Brazil Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in São Paulo in Brazil and was part of the 1977 WTA Tour (Colgate Series). The tournament was held from 17 to 23 October 1977. This was the inaugural edition of the tournament. Billie Jean King won the singles title.[1] Kerry Reid and Wendy Turnbull won the doubles title.
Finals
Singles
Billie Jean King defeated Betty Stöve 6–1, 6–4
Doubles
Kerry Reid / Wendy Turnbull defeated Martina Navratilova / Betty Stöve 6–3, 5–7, 6–2
References
- ^ "Victory for Mrs. King (Published 1977)". nytimes.com. NY Times. October 24, 1977. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
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