1973 South African Open (tennis)

The 1973 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 70th edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 27 November 1973. Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert won the singles titles.[3]

1973 South African Open
Date	14 – 27 November
Edition	70th
Category	Grand Prix A series
Draw	32S / 32D
Surface	Hard / outdoor
Location	Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue	Ellis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's Singles
Jimmy Connors [1]
Women's Singles
Chris Evert
Men's Doubles
Arthur Ashe / Tom Okker [2]
Women's Doubles
Linky Boshoff / Ilana Kloss

Finals

Men's singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Arthur Ashe 6–4, 7–6, 6–3 [1]

Women's singles

Chris Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–3

Men's doubles

Arthur Ashe / Tom Okker defeated Lew Hoad / Robert Maud 6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4 [2]

Women's doubles

Linky Boshoff / Ilana Kloss defeated Chris Evert / Virginia Wade 7–6, 2–6, 6–1

References

1. "1973 Johannesburg Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
2. "1973 Johannesburg Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
3. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 113–115, 147–149. ISBN 9780362001686.