1973 Italian Open (tennis)

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1973 Italian Open
Date2–10 June
Edition30th
Category Grand Prix circuit
Surface Clay court / outdoor
LocationRome, Italy
Venue Foro Italico
Champions
Men's singles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase [1]
Women's singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Men's doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker [2]
Women's doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova
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The 1973 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played by men on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The men's and women's tournament were part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 30th edition of the tournament and was held from 2 June through 10 June 1973. The singles titles were won by Ilie Năstase and Evonne Goolagong. [3]

Contents

Finals

Men's singles

Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase defeated Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes 6–1, 6–1, 6–1

Women's singles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong defeated Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert 7–6, 6–0

Men's doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters 6–3, 6–2, 6–4

Women's doubles

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova defeated Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova 3–6, 6–2, 7–5

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References

  1. "1973 Rome – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1973 Rome – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 77–80, 141–143. ISBN   9780362001686.