1973 Family Circle Cup

The 1973 Family Circle Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in the United States. The event was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from May 1 through May 5, 1973.[1] Fourth-seeded Rosemary Casals won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[2]

1973 Family Circle Cup
DateMay 1–5
Edition1st
CategoryVirginia Slims Circuit
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationHilton Head Island, U.S
VenueSea Pines Plantation
Champions
Singles
Rosemary Casals
Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve

Finals

Singles

Rosemary Casals defeated Nancy Richey 3–6, 6–1, 7–5

Doubles

Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King 3–6, 6–4, 6–3

References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 153–154.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183, 185. ISBN 9780362001686.
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