Where is Australian Open (2) held?

Australian Open (2) is held in Australian Open-2, Australia.

Who won the most recent Australian Open (2)?

The 1977 Australian Open (2) was won by Vitas Gerulaitis, who defeated John Lloyd 6-3 7-6 5-7 3-6 6-2.

When was the first Australian Open (2) played?

The first edition of Australian Open (2) was held in 1977.

What surface is Australian Open (2) played on?

Australian Open (2) is played on grass courts.

ATP Australian Open (2) 1977 Draw & Results

Completed

Vitas Gerulaitis won the 1977 Australian Open (2), defeating John Lloyd 6-3 7-6 5-7 3-6 6-2 in the final. The Grand Slam was played December 19, 1977–January 2, 1978 on grass courts in Australian Open-2, Australia.

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Champion

Vitas Gerulaitis

def. John Lloyd , 6-3 7-6 5-7 3-6 6-2

Dates

Dec 19 — Jan 2

Location

Australian Open-2, Australia

Results

Round of 64

Vitas Gerulaitis #5 7-6 6-0 6-1

John Marks

Brad Drewett 7-6 6-2 6-7 2-6 6-2

Rod Frawley

Dick R Bohrnstedt 6-2 6-4 6-7 6-4

Onny Parun

John James 6-0 6-3 1-6 6-2

John Bartlett

Ray Ruffels 6-4 7-6 3-6 6-1

Warren Maher

Paul Mcnamee #84 7-5 6-7 7-6 7-5

Kim Warwick #42

Tim Gullikson

BYE

Noel Phillips 6-2 4-6 6-3 6-3

Bob Carmichael

John Alexander #21 6-2 6-2 7-5

Woody Blocher

Chris Kachel 7-6 7-5 (ret.)

Mal Anderson

Bill Scanlon #37 6-3 6-2 6-3

Brian Fairlie #86

Alvin Gardiner 7-5 (ret.)

Douglas Palm

Ken Rosewall #11 6-4 7-6 6-3

Dale Collings

Bill Lloyd 7-5 6-2 6-2

Bill Lofgren

Allan Stone 3-6 6-2 6-4 6-1

Scott Carnahan

Barry Phillips Moore 6-0 7-6 7-5

Christophe Casa

TBD

John Newcombe 6-3 7-6 6-3

Brian Teacher #69

Colin Dibley #35 6-3 6-2 6-2

Eliot Teltscher #95

Stan Smith

BYE

Dick Crealy #67 6-2 7-6 5-7 6-3

Peter Campbell

Bob Giltinan 6-3 6-2 6-4

George Hardie

Jan Norback 6-7 1-6 6-3 6-4 7-5

Gilles Moretton

Chris Lewis #55 3-6 6-3 6-2 1-6 6-4

Roscoe Tanner #13

Geoff Masters #83 6-4 6-4 6-3

Christopher Sylvan

Robin Drysdale 6-3 6-4 6-4

Steve Docherty #85

Phil Dent #20 4-6 6-2 5-7 6-1 6-2

Mike Machette

Karl Meiler #34 6-7 6-2 6-1 6-3

Tom Gorman #43

Peter Feigl 7-6 6-7 7-6 3-6 6-4

Eric Friedler

Round of 32

Vitas Gerulaitis #5 6-4 6-3 6-3

Brad Drewett

Dick R Bohrnstedt 6-2 6-4 6-7 6-4

John James

Ray Ruffels 6-3 6-2 6-3

Paul Mcnamee #84

Tim Gullikson 6-2 6-2 6-1

Noel Phillips

John Alexander #21 6-3 6-4 5-7 6-2

Chris Kachel

Bill Scanlon #37 6-2 2-6 6-3 6-4

Alvin Gardiner

Ken Rosewall #11 6-3 6-2 6-3

Bill Lloyd

Allan Stone 6-1 6-1 6-1

Barry Phillips Moore

TBD

John Newcombe 6-4 7-6 6-3

Colin Dibley #35

Stan Smith 4-6 6-3 7-6 6-3

Dick Crealy #67

Bob Giltinan 7-6 6-3 6-4

Jan Norback

Chris Lewis #55 6-0 6-3 6-3

Geoff Masters #83

Robin Drysdale 7-6 6-1 6-4

Phil Dent #20

Karl Meiler #34 7-6 6-7 6-2 2-1 (ret.)

Peter Feigl

Round of 16

Vitas Gerulaitis 6-4 6-4 6-4

Dick R Bohrnstedt

Ray Ruffels 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3

Tim Gullikson

John Alexander 7-6 6-7 6-1 6-2

Bill Scanlon

Ken Rosewall 6-4 4-6 6-4 4-6 9-7

Allan Stone

John Lloyd

BYE

John Newcombe 6-3 7-6 7-5

Stan Smith

Bob Giltinan 6-3 6-3 7-6

Chris Lewis

Robin Drysdale 6-3 7-6 7-6

Karl Meiler

Quarterfinals

Vitas Gerulaitis 6-7 6-4 6-4 6-2

Ray Ruffels

John Alexander 7-6 7-6 4-6 6-1

Ken Rosewall

John Lloyd 3-6 6-3 7-5 7-5

John Newcombe

Bob Giltinan 6-4 6-4 3-6 7-6

Robin Drysdale

Semifinals

Vitas Gerulaitis 6-1 6-2 6-4

John Alexander

John Lloyd 6-4 6-2 6-0

Bob Giltinan

Final

Vitas Gerulaitis #4 6-3 7-6 5-7 3-6 6-2

John Lloyd

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Australian Open (2).

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

John Lloyd 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Vitas Gerulaitis 6 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

Allan Stone 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Australian Open (2) finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Vitas Gerulaitis #4	6-3 7-6 5-7 3-6 6-2	John Lloyd	—	Match data	1977	Grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Australian Open (2) held?: Australian Open (2) is held in Australian Open-2, Australia.
Who won the most recent Australian Open (2)?: The 1977 Australian Open (2) was won by Vitas Gerulaitis, who defeated John Lloyd 6-3 7-6 5-7 3-6 6-2.
When was the first Australian Open (2) played?: The first edition of Australian Open (2) was held in 1977.
What surface is Australian Open (2) played on?: Australian Open (2) is played on grass courts.