1973 Roanoke International

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1973 Roanoke International
DateJanuary 15–21
Edition2nd
Category USLTA Indoor Circuit
Draw8S / 4D
Prize money$7,500
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Venue Roanoke Civic Center
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors / Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Juan Gisbert Sr. [2]
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The 1973 Roanoke International was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, Virginia, in the United States that was part of the 1973 USLTA Indoor Circuit. It was the second edition of the event and was held from January 15 through January 21, 1973. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won his second consecutive singles title at the event and earned $2,500 first-prize money. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher 6–2, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors / Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Juan Gisbert Sr. defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher / Flag of the United States.svg Butch Seewagen 6–0, 7–6

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References

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  2. "1973 Roanoke – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
  3. "Connors wins Roanoke tennis" . The Hartford Courant. January 22, 1973. p. 28 via Newspapers.com.
  4. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 328. ISBN   9780362001686.