ATP San Francisco 1977 Draw, Results & Schedule

Butch Walts won the 1977 San Francisco, defeating Brian Gottfried 4-6 6-3 7-5 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in San Francisco, United States, from September 26 to October 2, 1977. The match log contains 61 recorded singles results for this edition.

Full tournament history →
Champion
def. Brian Gottfried , 4-6 6-3 7-5
Dates
Sep 26 — Oct 2
Location
San Francisco, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Round of 32

Butch Walts #77 7-5 6-1
Steve Docherty 4-6 7-6 6-3
John McEnroe #25 6-2 6-7 6-3
Manuel Orantes #5 6-4 4-6 6-3
Peter Fleming #61 6-7 6-4 6-1
Steve Krulevitz #91 7-6 7-6
Brian Gottfried #4 4-6 7-5 6-2
Hank Pfister #45 6-1 2-6 7-5
Marty Riessen #48 6-3 6-2
Phil Dent #18
Sandy Mayer #29 6-3 6-2
Dick Stockton #10 6-7 6-2 6-1

Round of 16

Butch Walts #77 7-6 3-6 7-6
John McEnroe #25 6-4 6-4
Peter Fleming #61 7-6 3-6 6-2
Brian Gottfried #4 6-2 6-1
Marty Riessen #48 6-4 6-3
Dick Stockton #10 7-6 7-5
BYE

Quarterfinals

Butch Walts #77 6-3 6-7 6-3
Peter Fleming #61 7-6 6-4
Dick Stockton #10 6-4 6-3

Semifinals

Butch Walts #77 6-4 3-6 7-6
Brian Gottfried #4 6-3 6-7 6-3

Final

Butch Walts #77 4-6 6-3 7-5

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for San Francisco.

Most Finals

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

  1. Brian Gottfried 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Butch Walts 6 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Andrew Pattison 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent San Francisco finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Butch Walts #77 4-6 6-3 7-5 Brian Gottfried #4 H2H Match data 1977 Carpet

View full tournament history →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Francisco held?
San Francisco is held in San Francisco, United States.
Who won the most recent San Francisco?
The 1977 San Francisco was won by Butch Walts, who defeated Brian Gottfried 4-6 6-3 7-5.
When was the first San Francisco played?
The first edition of San Francisco was held in 1977.
What surface is San Francisco played on?
San Francisco is played on carpet courts.