| 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 4–8, 1978 |
| Edition | 8th |
| Category | Masters |
| Draw | 8S / 4D |
| Prize money | $400,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / Indoor |
| Location | New York City, US |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Jimmy Connors[1] | |
| Doubles | |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan[2] | |
The 1977 Masters (also known as the 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Masters for sponsorship reasons)[3] was a men's tennis tournament held in Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York between January 4, and January 8, 1978. It was the year-end championship of the 1977 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix tour.[4] Jimmy Connors won the singles title.
Finals
Singles
Jimmy Connors defeated 
Björn Borg, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4
- It was Connors's 8th singles title of the year and the 61st of his career.
Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Robert Lutz / Stan Smith 7–5, 7–6, 6–3
See also
References
- ↑ "1977 Masters – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ↑ "1977 Masters – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ↑ Collins, Bud (October 2010). "Year-End Championships". The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book. New York: New Chapter Press. p. 746. ISBN 978-0-942257-70-0.
- ↑ "Nineteen-Seventy What?". The Evening Independent. AP. January 5, 1978. p. 5-C.
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