1977 Hitachi West Coast Classic
Tennis tournament
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The 1977 Hitachi West Coast Classic was an Association of Tennis Professionals men's tournament played on indoor hard courts at the Perth Entertainment Centre in Perth, Western Australia, Australia that was part of the One Star category of the 1977 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the third and last edition of the tournament and was held from 24 October until 30 October 1977. Second-seeded Vitas Gerulaitis won the singles title.[3]
| 1977 Hitachi West Coast Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 24–30 October |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Grand Prix (One Star) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Hard / indoor |
| Location | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Venue | Perth Entertainment Centre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Vitas Gerulaitis[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Allan Stone / Ray Ruffels[2] | |
Finals
Singles
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Geoff Masters 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
- It was Gerulaitis' 4th singles title of the year and the 7th of his career.
Doubles
Allan Stone / Ray Ruffels defeated Nick Saviano / John Whitlinger 6–2, 6–1