1973 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament

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1973 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament
Date18-27 January
Edition3rd
Category WCT
Draw32S/16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet / Indoor
Location Deeside, England
London, England
Venue Royal Albert Hall
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Fairlie [1]
Doubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker / Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen [2]
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The 1973 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament was a men's professional tennis tournament held on indoor carpet courts in the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from 18 to 27 January 1973. The event was part of the 1973 World Championship Tennis circuit. Brian Fairlie won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie defeated Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox 2–6, 6–2, 6–2, 7–6

Doubles

Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker / Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen defeated Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe / Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner 6–3, 6–3

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  2. "1973 London – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).