1973 Midlands International

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1973 Midlands International
DateJanuary 23–28
Edition5th
Category USLTA Indoor Circuit
Draw25S / 12D
Prize money$15,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Venue City Auditorium
Champions
Singles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Ilie Năstase / Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep [2]
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The 1973 Midlands International, also known as the Omaha International, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the City Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska in the United States that was part of the 1973 USLTA Indoor Circuit. It was the fifth edition of the event and was held from January 23 through January 28, 1973. First-seeded Ilie Năstase won the singles title and earned $3,000 first-prize money after his opponent in the final, Jimmy Connors, retired with an ankle injury which he sustained in the semifinal. It was Năstase's third consecutive singles title at the event. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase defeated Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors 5–0 ret.

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg William Brown / Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep defeated Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors / Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Juan Gisbert, Sr. default [lower-alpha 1]

Notes

  1. Due to his injury Connors had to default from the doubles final. Instead of the final an exhibition match was played in which Connors was replaced by Ion Țiriac. He and Juan Gisbert, Sr. won the match against William Brown and Mike Estep in two sets, 6–3, 6–3. [3]

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References

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  2. "1973 Omaha – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
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