ATP World Invitational Classic 1977 Draw, Results & Schedule

Bjorn Borg won the 1977 World Invitational Classic, defeating Roscoe Tanner 6-4 7-5 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on clay courts in World Invitational Classic, from September 26 to October 2, 1977. The match log contains 3 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Roscoe Tanner , 6-4 7-5
Dates
Sep 26 — Oct 2
Location
World Invitational Classic
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

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

Results

World Invitational Classic 1977 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Bjorn Borg #3 6-4 7-5 Roscoe Tanner #12 H2H Match data Oct 2, 1977* F
SF (2)
Bjorn Borg #3 6-2 6-4 John Newcombe H2H Match data Oct 1, 1977* SF
Roscoe Tanner #12 6-7 6-3 7-6 Vitas Gerulaitis #7 H2H Match data Oct 1, 1977* SF Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for World Invitational Classic.

Most Finals

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

  1. Bjorn Borg 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Bjorn Borg 2 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 4 players share this record.

  1. Bjorn Borg 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent World Invitational Classic finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Bjorn Borg #3 6-4 7-5 Roscoe Tanner #12 H2H Match data 1977 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is World Invitational Classic held?
World Invitational Classic is held in World Invitational Classic.
Who won the most recent World Invitational Classic?
The 1977 World Invitational Classic was won by Bjorn Borg, who defeated Roscoe Tanner 6-4 7-5.
When was the first World Invitational Classic played?
The first edition of World Invitational Classic was held in 1977.
What surface is World Invitational Classic played on?
World Invitational Classic is played on clay courts.