1977 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles
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Defending champion Björn Borg defeated Jimmy Connors in the final, 3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1977 Wimbledon Championships.[1][2] It was his second Wimbledon title and fourth major title overall.
Quick Facts Men's singles, Final date ...
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1977 Wimbledon Championships | |||||||||||||
Final date | 3 July 1977 | ||||||||||||
1976 Champion | Björn Borg | ||||||||||||
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Champion | Björn Borg | ||||||||||||
Runner-up | Jimmy Connors | ||||||||||||
Score | 3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 | ||||||||||||
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Draw | 128 (16 Q / 8 WC ) | ||||||||||||
Seeds | 16 | ||||||||||||
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Main article: 1977 Wimbledon Championships
It was the first Wimbledon appearance for future three-time champion John McEnroe, who entered as a qualifier and reached the semifinals before losing to Connors. It was also the final major appearance for four-time Wimbledon champion Rod Laver.