1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit

1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit
Date March 1–4
Edition 2nd
Category Virginia Slims circuit
Draw 16S / 8D
Prize money $25,000
Surface Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor
Location Detroit, USA
Venue Cobo Hall & Arena
Champions
Singles
Australia Margaret Court
Doubles
United States Rosemary Casals / United States Billie Jean King

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 1 through March 4, 1973.[1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

Australia Margaret Court defeated Australia Kerry Melville 7–6(5–4), 6–3

Doubles

United States Rosemary Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated Australia Karen Krantzcke / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–3, 3–6, 6–1

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $6,000 $3,000 $1,900 $1,600 $1,000 $0

References

  1. 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 209.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183–184. ISBN 9780362001686.
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