1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan 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 1 through March 4, 1973.[1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[2]

1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit
DateMarch 1–4
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationDetroit, USA
VenueCobo Hall & Arena
Champions
Singles
Margaret Court
Doubles
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King

Finals

Singles

Margaret Court defeated Kerry Melville 7–6(5–4), 6–3

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Karen Krantzcke / Betty Stöve 6–3, 3–6, 6–1

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $6,000 $3,000 $1,900 $1,600 $1,000 $0

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 209.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183–184. ISBN 9780362001686.
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