1973 Virginia Slims of Washington

1973 Virginia Slims of Washington
Date January 29 – February 4
Edition 2nd
Category Virginia Slims circuit
Draw 32S / 8D
Prize money $25,000
Surface Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor
Location Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Venue Linden Hill Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Australia Margaret Court
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Julie Heldman

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Linden Hill Racquet Club in Bethesda, Maryland 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 January 29 through February 4, 1973.[1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

Australia Margaret Court defeated Australia Kerry Melville 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Julie Heldman defeated Australia Kerry Harris / Australia Kerry Melville 6–3, 6–3

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $6,000 $3,000 $1,950 $1,650 $1,000 $550 $175

References

  1. 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 146–147.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 184. ISBN 9780362001686.
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