1973 First Federal of Sarasota Open

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1973 First Federal of Sarasota Open
DateApril 5–8
Edition1st
CategoryGrand Prix (USLTA)
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$20,000
Surface Clay (green) / indoor
Location Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
VenueBath & Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan / Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
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The 1973 First Federal of Sarasota Open, also known as the Virginia Slims of Sarasota, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts at the Bath & Racquet Club in Sarasota, Florida in the United States that was part of the USLTA circuit which was in turn part of the 1973 Commercial Union Grand Prix circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 5 through April 8, 1973. [1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $5,000 first-prize money. [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan / Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh defeated Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marie Neumannová 4–6, 6–0, 6–3

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16
Singles [1] $5,000$2,500$1,750$1,250$600$300

References

  1. 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 151–152.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 130, 156. ISBN   9780362001686.
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