1973 Virginia Slims of Richmond

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Richmond was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor clay courts at the Westwood Racquet Club in Richmond, Virginia 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 14 through March 18, 1973. First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3]

1973 Virginia Slims of Richmond
Date	March 14–18
Edition	2nd
Category	Virginia Slims circuit
Draw	32S / ?D
Prize money	$25,000
Surface	Clay (Green) / indoor
Location	Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Venue	Westwood Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Margaret Court
Doubles
Margaret Court / Billie Jean King

Finals

Singles

Margaret Court defeated Janet Newberry 6–2, 6–1

Doubles

Margaret Court / Lesley Hunt defeated Karen Krantzcke / Betty Stöve 6–2, 7–6^(5–4)

Prize money

Event	W	F	3rd	4th	QF	Round of 16	Round of 32
Singles [1]	$6,000	$3,000	$1,900	$1,600	$1,000	?	?

References

1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144–149.
2. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 183–185. ISBN 9780362001686.
3. "Evonne Goolagong wins US indoor tennis title". The Canberra Times. 47 (13, 387). 20 March 1973. p. 24 – via National Library of Australia.