1973 Virginia Slims of Denver

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Denver, also known by its sponsored name Denver Majestic Tournament, was a women's tennis tournament played on hard court at the South High School in Denver, Colorado 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 July 30 through August 5, 1973.[1] First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.[2][3][4] Total attendance for the event was 22,800 which made it the first women's-only tournament to have an attendance of more than 20,000.[1]

1973 Virginia Slims of Denver
DateJuly 30 – August 5
Edition2nd
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$30,000
SurfaceHard
LocationDenver, Colorado, U.S.
VenueSouth High School
Attendance22,800
Champions
Singles
Billie Jean King
Doubles
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King
Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–2

  • It was King's 6th title of the year and the 103rd of her career.

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King vs. Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve 3–2 match abandoned due to rain, prize shared

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $7,000 $3,500 $1,950 $1,650 $900 $400 $175
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References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 159.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183, 185. ISBN 9780362001686.
  3. "King claims Denver pro tennis title". Herald-Journal. AP. August 6, 1973. p. B2.
  4. "Billie Jean King claims another pro tennis title". The Bulletin. AP. August 6, 1973. p. 0.
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