Tennis Australian Open 1977 at Melbourne (aus) Men: Singles December 19-31: Quarterfinals: John Alexander (aus) * - Ken Rosewall (aus) 7-6 7-6 4-6 6-1 Vitas Gerulaitis (usa) * - Ray Ruffels (aus) 6-7 6-4 6-4 6-2 Bob Giltinan (aus) * - Robin Drysdale (gbr) 6-4 6-4 3-6 7-6 John Lloyd (gbr) * - John Newcombe (aus) 3-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 Semifinals: Vitas Gerulaitis (usa) * - John Alexander (aus) 6-1 6-2 6-4 John Lloyd (gbr) * - Bob Giltinan (aus) 6-4 6-2 6-0 Final: Vitas Gerulaitis (usa) * - John Lloyd (gbr) 6-3 7-6 5-7 3-6 6-2