The 1977 Custom Credit Australian Indoor Championships was a men's

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tournament played on indoor hard courts at the

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and was part of the

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. The tournament was held from 17 October through 23 October 1977. First-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated Ken Rosewall 7–5, 6–4, 6–2 * It was Connors' 6th singles title of the year and the 59th of his career.

Doubles

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/ Tony Roche defeated Ross Case / Geoff Masters 6–7, 6–3, 6–1 * It was Newcombe's only title of the year and the 64th of his career. It was Roche's 2nd title of the year and the 25th of his career.

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
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