1977 US Open – Men's singles
Guillermo Vilas defeated the defending champion Jimmy Connors in the final, 2–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–4), 6–0 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1977 US Open. It was his first US Open title and second major title overall.
Guillermo Vilas being awarded with the trophy after defeating Jimmy Connors at the final
Guillermo Vilas is an Argentine former professional tennis player. Vilas was the world No. 1 of the Grand Prix seasons in 1974, 1975 and 1977. He won four major titles, the year-end championships, and 78 career singles titles overall, 62 of which were ATP titles. World Tennis, Agence France-Presse and Livre d'or du tennis 1977, among other rankings and publications, rated him as world No. 1 in 1977. In the computerized ATP rankings, he peaked at No. 2 in April 1975, a position he held for a total of 83 weeks, although some have argued that Vilas should have been ranked No. 1 for at least 10 weeks, particularly in 1977 when he won 2 majors. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1991, two years after his first retirement.
Guillermo Vilas during the Munich Open in May 1975
Guillermo Vilas at the 1974 Dutch Open
Vilas after winning the Buenos Aires Open and securing the first place in the 1977 Grand Prix Circuit.
Vilas celebrating his win at the 1977 French Open.