1973 Volvo International

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1973 Volvo International
DateJuly 23–29
Edition1st
Category Grand Prix (C)
Draw28S / 14D
Prize money$25,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States
Venue Mount Washington Hotel
Champions
Singles
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj [1]
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle [2]
Volvo International ·  1974  

The 1973 Volvo International was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire in the United States. The event was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit and classified as C category. The tournament was held from July 23 through July 29, 1973. Eighth-seeded Vijay Amritraj won the singles title. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj defeated Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors 7–5, 2–6, 7–5

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan 2–6, 6–3, 6–4

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References

  1. "1973 Bretton Woods – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1973 Bretton Woods – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 31, 125. ISBN   9780362001686.