1973 Maureen Connolly Brinker International

The 1973 Maureen Connolly Brinker International was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hardcourts at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1973 USLTA Women's Circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 5 through March 11, 1973. Third-seeded Virginia Wade won the singles title and earned $12,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

1973 Maureen Connolly Brinker International
DateMarch 5–11
Edition2nd
CategoryUSLTA Women's Circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$37,210
SurfaceHard / indoor
LocationDallas, Texas, U.S.
VenueBrookhaven Country Club
Champions
Singles
Virginia Wade
Doubles
Evonne Goolagong
Janet Young

Finals

Singles

Virginia Wade defeated Evonne Goolagong 6–4, 6–1

Doubles

Evonne Goolagong / Janet Young defeated Gail Sherriff / Virginia Wade 6–3, 6–2

Prize money
Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $12,000 $5,000 $2,000 $1,000 $400 $200

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 148–149.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 137. ISBN 9780362001686.
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