The 1977 Australian Open (January) was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne, Australia. The tournament was held from 3 to 9 January 1977. Due to a scheduling change, two Australian Opens took place in 1977 with the second taking place in December.
Seniors
Men's singles
Roscoe Tanner defeated Guillermo Vilas, 6–3, 6–3, 6–3 It was Tanner's 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.
Women's singles
Kerry Melville Reid defeated Dianne Fromholtz, 7–5, 6–2 It was Melville's 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.
Men's doubles Arthur Ashe / Tony Roche defeated Charlie Pasarell / Erik van Dillen, 6–4, 6–4
Women's doubles Dianne Fromholtz / Helen Gourlay defeated Kerry Melville Reid / Betsy Nagelsen, 5–7, 6–1, 7–5
Mixed doubles Competition not held between 1970 and 1986.
Juniors
Boys' singles Brad Drewett defeated Tim Wilkison, 6–4, 7–6Australian Open junior championships, ITF (juniors)
Girls' singles Pamela Baily defeated Amanda Tobin, 6–2, 6–3
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