The 1977 Alan King Tennis Classic was a men's
tennis
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tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the
Caesars Palace in
Las Vegas
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Nevada
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in the United States that was sanctioned by the
ATP. It was the sixth edition of the tournament held from April 25 through May 1, 1977.
Jimmy Connors won the singles title for the second time. Connors earned $50,000 first-prize money and a $7,000 new car.
Finals
Singles
Jimmy Connors defeated
Raúl Ramírez
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6–4, 5–7, 6–2
* It was Connors' 3rd singles title of the year and the 56th of his
career
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Doubles
Bob Lutz /
Stan Smith defeated
Bob Hewitt /
Raúl Ramírez
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6–3, 3–6, 6–4
References
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ITF tournament details
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Alan King Tennis Classic
The Alan King Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament held in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada from 1972-1985. It was an event of the World Championship Tennis, WCT Tour in 1972 before joining the Grand Prix tennis circuit from 1978 until ...
Alan King Tennis Classic
The Alan King Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament held in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada from 1972-1985. It was an event of the World Championship Tennis, WCT Tour in 1972 before joining the Grand Prix tennis circuit from 1978 until ...
Alan King Tennis Classic
The Alan King Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament held in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada from 1972-1985. It was an event of the World Championship Tennis, WCT Tour in 1972 before joining the Grand Prix tennis circuit from 1978 until ...
Tennis in Las Vegas