| 1977 Australian Open (December) | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19–31 December 1977 |
| Edition | 66th |
| Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Melbourne,Victoria, Australia |
| Venue | Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Vitas Gerulaitis[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Evonne Goolagong Cawley[2] | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Ray Ruffels /Allan Stone | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Evonne Goolagong Cawley /Helen Gourlay CawleyMona Schallau Guerrant /Kerry Melville Reid | |
The1977 Australian Open (December) was atennis tournament played onoutdoor grass courts inMelbourne,Victoria, Australia.[3] It was the 66th edition of the tournament and was held from 19 to 31 December 1977.[3] Due to a scheduling change, two Australian Opens took place in 1977, with the first taking place inJanuary.Vitas Gerulaitis andEvonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles titles.
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated
John Lloyd, 6–3, 7–6, 5–7, 3–6, 6–2
Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeatedHelen Gourlay Cawley, 6–3, 6–0
Ray Ruffels /Allan Stone defeatedJohn Alexander /Phil Dent, 7–6, 7–6
Evonne Goolagong Cawley /Helen Gourlay Cawley vs.Mona Schallau Guerrant /Kerry Melville Reid, shared due to rained out final[4]
Amanda Tobin defeatedLeanne Harrison, 6–1, 6–2[6][7]
| Preceded by | Australian Open | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Grand Slams | Succeeded by |