1973 British Motor Cars Invitational

The British Motor Cars Invitational, also known as the 1973 BMC Invitational, was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the third edition of the event and was held from January 16 through January 20, 1973. The singles final was watched by 5,3000 spectators who saw second-seeded Margaret Court win the title, earning $6,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

1973 British Motor Cars Invitational
DateJanuary 16–20
Edition3rd
CategoryWT Women's Pro Tour
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sportface) / indoor
LocationSan Francisco, United States
VenueCivic Auditorium
Champions
Singles
Margaret Court
Doubles
Margaret Court
Lesley Hunt

Finals

Singles

Margaret Court defeated Kerry Melville 6–3, 6–3

Doubles

Margaret Court / Lesley Hunt defeated Wendy Overton / Valerie Ziegenfuss 6–1, 7–5

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

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 146.
  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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