1973 U.S. Professional Indoor

The 1973 U.S. Professional Indoor was a WCT men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from February 6 through February 11, 1973. Third-seeded Stan Smith won the singles title.

1973 U.S. Professional Indoor
DateFebruary 6–11
Edition6th
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, United States
VenueWachovia Spectrum
Champions
Singles
Stan Smith [1]
Doubles
Brian Gottfried / Dick Stockton [2]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1973 U.S. Professional Indoor – Singles

Stan Smith defeated Robert Lutz 7–6(7–2), 7–6(7–5), 4–6, 6–4

  • It was Smith's 1st title of the year and the 28th of his career.

Doubles
Main article: 1973 U.S. Professional Indoor – Doubles

Brian Gottfried / Dick Stockton defeated Roy Emerson / Rod Laver 4–6, 6–3, 6–4

  • It was Gottfried's 1st title of the year and the 1st of his career. It was Stockton's 1st title of the year and the 1st of his career.
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References
  1. "1973 Philadelphia – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1973 Philadelphia – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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