The 1977 Raquette d'Or was a men's

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tournament staged in

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, France that was part of the One star category of the 1977 Grand Prix circuit. The tournament was played on outdoor

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s and was held from 26 September until 2 October 1977. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament.

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won the singles title. In a five-set final against

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he had won the first two sets when Vilas retired in protest of Năstase's use of a spaghetti strung racquet (which was banned shortly after by the ITF).

Finals

Singles

defeated

6–1, 7–5, def. * It was Năstase's 3rd singles title of the year and the 62nd of his

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Doubles

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defeated

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1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–3

References

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