1973 Virginia Slims of Washington

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1973 Virginia Slims of Washington
DateJanuary 29 – February 4
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 8D
Prize money$25,000
Surface Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor
Location Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
VenueLinden Hill Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals / Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
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The 1973 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Linden Hill Racquet Club in Bethesda, Maryland in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from January 29 through February 4, 1973. [1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money. [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals / Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville 6–3, 6–3

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
Singles [1] $6,000$3,000$1,950$1,650$1,000$550$175

References

  1. 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 146–147.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 184. ISBN   9780362001686.
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