WTA Australian Open 1977 Draw, Results & Schedule

Kerry Reid won the 1977 Australian Open, defeating Dianne Fromholtz 7-5 6-2 in the final. The Grand Slam was played on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia, from January 3 to January 16, 1977. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

The Australian Open opens the Grand Slam season in Melbourne and has been played at Melbourne Park since 1988.

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Champion
Kerry Reid
def. Dianne Fromholtz , 7-5 6-2
Dates
Jan 3 — Jan 16
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Category
Grand Slam
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Results

Match type
Australian Open 1977 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Kerry Reid 7-5 6-2 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data Jan 16, 1977* F
SF (2)
Kerry Reid 6-2 1-6 6-3 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Jan 15, 1977* SF
Dianne Fromholtz 7-6 6-4 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Jan 15, 1977* SF
QF (4)
Dianne Fromholtz 6-3 4-6 6-1 Jan Wilton H2H Match data Jan 13, 1977* QF
Karen Krantzcke 6-3 4-6 6-0 Naoko Sato H2H Match data Jan 13, 1977* QF
Helen Gourlay 6-1 6-4 Mary Sawyer H2H Match data Jan 13, 1977* QF
Kerry Reid 6-0 6-4 Katja Ebbinghaus H2H Match data Jan 13, 1977* QF
R16 (8)
Jan Wilton 6-2 6-3 Daniela Marzano H2H Match data Jan 11, 1977* R16
Mary Sawyer 6-3 4-6 6-3 Bunny Bruning H2H Match data Jan 11, 1977* R16
Dianne Fromholtz 6-1 6-2 Jan Lehane H2H Match data Jan 11, 1977* R16
Katja Ebbinghaus 6-2 6-7 6-1 Rayni Fox H2H Match data Jan 11, 1977* R16
Kerry Reid 6-1 6-2 Janet Young H2H Match data Jan 11, 1977* R16
Karen Krantzcke 6-4 6-1 Nerida Gregory H2H Match data Jan 11, 1977* R16
Naoko Sato 7-5 6-3 Pam Whytcross H2H Match data Jan 11, 1977* R16
Helen Gourlay 6-3 6-3 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data Jan 11, 1977* R16
R32 (16)
Jan Wilton 6-3 4-6 6-1 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32 Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Mary Sawyer 6-3 7-5 Jenny Dimond H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Kerry Reid 6-3 6-2 Lesley Turner H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Dianne Fromholtz 6-0 3-0 (ret.) Patricia Bostrom H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Katja Ebbinghaus 6-1 6-2 Heidi Eisterlehner H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Daniela Marzano 3-6 6-4 6-1 Michele Gurdal H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Regina Marsikova 6-1 6-3 Carol Sherriff H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Naoko Sato 6-4 6-4 Kym Ruddell H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Janet Young 6-7 6-4 6-3 Chris Oneil H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Pam Whytcross 5-7 6-4 6-4 Kathleen Harter H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Jan Lehane 6-4 4-6 6-4 Chris Matison H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Nerida Gregory 2-6 7-5 6-3 Betsy Nagelsen H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Rayni Fox 6-2 6-2 Amanda Tobin H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Bunny Bruning 7-6 6-7 6-2 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Helen Gourlay 3-6 6-1 6-1 Pamela Bailey H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32
Karen Krantzcke 6-3 6-2 Judy Chaloner H2H Match data Jan 9, 1977* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Australian Open.

Most Finals

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

  1. Dianne Fromholtz 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Kerry Reid 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Amanda Tobin 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 finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Kerry Reid 7-5 6-2 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data 1977 Grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Australian Open held?
Australian Open is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Australian Open?
The 1977 Australian Open was won by Kerry Reid, who defeated Dianne Fromholtz 7-5 6-2.
When was the first Australian Open played?
The first edition of Australian Open was held in 1905. The first women's singles edition was held in 1922.
What surface is Australian Open played on?
Australian Open is played on grass courts.