1973 Virginia Slims of Washington

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Linden Hill Racquet Club in Bethesda, Maryland 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 January 29 through February 4, 1973.[1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]

1973 Virginia Slims of Washington
DateJanuary 29 – February 4
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 8D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationBethesda, Maryland, U.S.
VenueLinden Hill Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Margaret Court
Doubles
Rosie Casals / Julie Heldman

Finals

Singles

Margaret Court defeated Kerry Melville 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

Rosie Casals / Julie Heldman defeated Kerry Harris / Kerry Melville 6–3, 6–3

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $6,000 $3,000 $1,950 $1,650 $1,000 $550 $175

References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 146–147.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 184. ISBN 9780362001686.
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