1973 Virginia Slims of Chicago

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Lake Shore Racquet Club in Chicago, Illinois 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 8 through March 11, 1973.[1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,500 first-prize money.[2]

1973 Virginia Slims of Chicago
DateMarch 8–11
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw16S
Prize money$30,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationChicago, Illinois, U.S.
VenueLake Shore Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Margaret Court
Doubles
Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King

Finals

Singles

Margaret Court defeated Billie Jean King 6–2, 4–6, 6–4

Doubles

Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Karen Krantzcke / Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–2

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $6,500 $3,500 $1,950 $1,650 $1,000 $550

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 149.
  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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