1973 WTA Tour

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1973 WTA Tour
Margaret Court 1964.jpg
Court pictured in 1964 won 18 tour titles in 1973
Details
Duration26 December 1972 – 26 November 1973
Edition1st
Tournaments65
CategoriesGrand Slam (4)
Year-end championships
Virginia Slims Circuit (22)
Commercial Union Grand Prix (23)
Non-Tour Events (13)
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court (18)
Most tournament finals Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court (19)
1972
1974

The 1973 WTA Tour was also the first season of the WTA Tour was officially formed by Billie Jean King following a meeting held in the Gloucester Hotel in London during the week before Wimbledon. [1] It was composed of the third annual Virginia Slims Circuit a tour of tennis tournaments for female tennis players, sponsored by Virginia Slims cigarettes. [2] and the ILTF Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix, a circuit of tournaments sponsored by Commercial Union Assurance Company.

Contents

Schedule

This is a calendar of all events sponsored by Virginia Slims in the year 1973, with player progression documented from the quarterfinals stage. The table also includes the Grand Slam tournaments, the 1973 Virginia Slims Championships and the 1973 Federation Cup. [2]

Key
Grand Slam tournaments
Virginia Slims championships
Virginia Slims Circuit
ILTF Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix
ILTF Circuit
Team events

December (1972)

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
25 Dec
1 Jan
Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam (A)
Grass – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–4, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuko Sawamatsu
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
15 Jan British Motor Cars Invitational
San Francisco, United States
Virginia Slims
$25,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Marcie Louie
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Gunter
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy Overton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
6–1, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy Overton
Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
22 Jan British Motor Cars of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
Virginia Slims
$25,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
7–5, 6–7(1–5), 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Gunter 3rd: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
4th: Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Walkover
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
29 Jan Virginia Slims of Washington
Washington, D.C., United States
Virginia Slims
$25,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville 3rd: Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
4th: Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy Overton
Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Feb Barnett Bank Classic
Miami, United States
Virginia Slims
Hard – $30,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
4–6, 6–1, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville 3rd: Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
4th: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Laura Rossouw
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Paish
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
4–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
19 Feb Virginia Slims of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Virginia Slims
Hard (i) – $25,000
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
5–7, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals 3rd: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
4th: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Corinne Molesworth
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
7–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
26 Feb Virginia Slims of Detroit
Detroit, United States
Virginia Slims
Carpet (i) – $25,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
7–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville 3rd: Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
4th: Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–3, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Fort Lauderdale Open
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Grand Prix (A)
Clay – $20,000 – 16S/8D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marie Neumannová
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Jeanne Evert
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
Flag of France.svg Gail Chanfreau
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
4–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janet Young

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Mar Virginia Slims of Chicago
Chicago, United States
Virginia Slims
Carpet – $30,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–2, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Kristien Kemmer
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Maureen Connolly Brinker Memorial
Dallas, United States
Grand Prix (A)
Hard (i) – $37,210 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–4, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuko Sawamatsu
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero
Flag of Germany.svg Katja Ebbinghaus
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janet Young
6–3, 6–2
Flag of France.svg Gail Chanfreau
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
12 Mar Virginia Slims of Richmond
Richmond, United States
Virginia Slims
$25,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry 3rd: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
4th: Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of the United States.svg Marcie Louie
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Gunter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
6–2, 7–6(5–4)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
U.S. National Women's Indoor
Hingham, United States
Grand Prix (C)
(i) – 16S/?D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Fayter
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marie Neumannová
Flag of Colombia.svg Isabel Fernández de Soto
Flag of France.svg Gail Chanfreau
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Marina Kroschina
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janet Young
19 Mar Akron Open
Akron, United States
Grand Prix (B)
Carpet (i) – $25,000 – 16S/8D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Marina Kroschina
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero
Flag of Colombia.svg Isabel Fernández de Soto
Flag of the United States.svg Sue Stap
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
7–5, 6–4
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Michele Gurdal
Flag of the United States.svg Patricia Bostrom
26 Mar Virginia Slims of Tucson
Tucson, United States
Virginia Slims
Hard – $25,000 – 32S/12D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Gunter 3rd: Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
4th: Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Laura Rossouw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy Overton
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
3–6, 7–6, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Lady Gotham Classic
New York City, United States
Grand Prix (B)
Carpet (i) – 16S
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–0, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Katja Ebbinghaus Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Marina Kroschina
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
Flag of Colombia.svg Isabel Fernández de Soto
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuko Sawamatsu
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero
Flag of Germany.svg Heide Orth

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Apr Max-Pax Coffee Classic
Philadelphia, United States
Virginia Slims
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 16S/8D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–1, 6–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris 3rd: Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
4th: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Gunter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
6–1, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
First Federal of Sarasota Open
Sarasota, United States
Grand Prix (C)
Clay – $20,000 – 16S/8D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
Flag of France.svg Gail Chanfreau
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marie Neumannová
Flag of the United States.svg Sue Stap
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marijke Schaar
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
4–6, 6–0, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marie Neumannová
9 Apr Virginia Slims of Boston
Boston, United States
Virginia Slims
$25,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Mona Schallau
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–4, 6–2
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Miami Beach Pros
Miami Beach, United States
Grand Prix (C)
Clay – $20,000–48S
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
3–6, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marijke Schaar
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
Flag of Colombia.svg Isabel Fernández de Soto
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marie Neumannová
16 Apr Virginia Slims of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, United States
Virginia Slims
$25,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
5–7, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals 3rd: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
4th: Flag of the United States.svg Wendy Overton
Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
7–6, 5–7, 6–3
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
St. Petersburg Masters
St. Petersburg, United States
Grand Prix (C)
(i) – ?S/?D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–2, 0–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
Flag of Colombia.svg Isabel Fernández de Soto
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marijke Schaar
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the United States.svg Jeanne Evert
6–2, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janet Young
30 Apr Family Circle Cup
Hilton Head Island, United States
Virginia Slims
$90,000
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
3–6, 6–1, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Gunter Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Laurie Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy Overton
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
3–6, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Federation Cup
Bad Homburg, West Germany
Federation Cup
Clay – 30 teams knockout
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
3–0
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 May British Hard Court Championships
Bournemouth, Great Britain
Grand Prix (C)
Clay – ?S/?D/32XD
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lindsey Beaven
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Veronica Burton
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Glynis Coles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christine Matison
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Patricia Coleman
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
7–5, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janet Young
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–2, 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
14 May Mercedes-Benz Open
Lee-on-Solent, United Kingdom
Non-tour event
Grass
Draw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
6–3, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janet Young
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Fayter
Flag of the United States.svg Peggy Michel
Surrey Hardcourt Championships
Guildford, United Kingdom
Non-tour event
Grass
Draw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
7–5, 6–3
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuko Sawamatsu
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan / Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh vs
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lesley Charles / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Glynis Coles
Title Shared
21 May
28 May
French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam (AA)
Clay (red) – 64S/45Q/32D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–7, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Masthoff
Flag of France.svg Odile de Roubin
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Germany.svg Katja Ebbinghaus
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–2, 6–3
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of France.svg Jean-Claude Barclay
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Jun Italian Open
Rome, Italy
Grand Prix (A)
Clay – 48S/24D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
7–6(8–6), 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vlasta Vopičková
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of the United States.svg Kristien Kemmer
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero
Flag of Germany.svg Katja Ebbinghaus
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
3–6, 6–2, 7–5
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Rothmans Championships
Chichester, United Kingdom
Non-tour event
Grass
Draw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
6–1, 6–0
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Brigitte Cuypers
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
7–5, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Fayter
Flag of the United States.svg Peggy Michel
11 JunGerman Open
Hamburg, West Germany
Grand Prix (B)
Clay – 32S/16D
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
6–4, 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius Flag of Japan.svg Kazuko Sawamatsu
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marijke Schaar
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of Uruguay.svg Fiorella Bonicelli
Flag of the United States.svg Kristien Kemmer
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
Flag of Germany.svg Heide Orth
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Kristien Kemmer
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Laura Rossouw
John Player Open
Nottingham, Great Britain
Grand Prix (B)
Grass – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
8–6, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade Flag of the United States.svg Rosemary Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Indonesia.svg Lany Kaligis
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Glynis Coles
Flag of the United States.svg Rosemary Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–2, 9–7
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Green Shield Kent Championships
Beckenham, United Kingdom
Non-tour event
Grass
Draw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
7–5, 0–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Marina Kroschina
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova
8–6, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Fayter
Flag of the United States.svg Peggy Michel
18 JunRothmans Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Prix (C)
Grass – ?S/?D
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of the United States.svg Valerie Ziegenfuss
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Kristien Kemmer
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
4–6, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
25 Jun
2 Jul
Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam (AA)
Grass – 96S/50D/80X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–0, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–1, 4–6, 7–5
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
9 Jul Düsseldorf Open
Düsseldorf, West Germany
Grand Prix (A)
Clay – 26S/13D
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of Germany.svg Katja Ebbinghaus
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuko Sawamatsu
Flag of Colombia.svg Isabel Fernández de Soto
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janet Young vs
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff / Flag of Germany.svg Heide Orth
Title Shared
Carrolls Irish Open
Dublin, Ireland
Grand Prix (B)
Grass – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade Flag of Australia (converted).svg Helen Gourlay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Patricia Coleman
Flag of Ireland.svg Geraldine Barniville
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Veronica Burton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
8–6, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Helen Gourlay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Green Shield Welsh Championships
Newport, United States
Non-tour event
Grass
Draw
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
1–6, 6–1, 11–9
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan / Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh vs
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz / Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Title Shared
16 JulRothmans North of England Championships
Hoylake, Great Britain
Grand Prix (C)
?S/?D
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
11–9, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Veronica Burton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lindsay Blachford
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
5–7, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Austrian Open
Kitzbühel, Austria
Non-tour event
Clay
Draw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong vs Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova
Cancelled due to rain
23 JulMarie O. Clarke Memorial
Cleveland, United States
Grand Prix (B)
8S/4D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–0, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero Flag of the United States.svg Janice Metcalf
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Fuchs
Flag of the United States.svg Patricia Bostrom
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marilyn Tesch
Flag of Ireland.svg Susan Minford
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
1–6, 7–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Janice Metcalf
Flag of the United States.svg Laurie Tenney
30 JulAtlantic City Open
Atlantic City, United States
Grand Prix (B)
32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–2, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo Flag of the United States.svg Laurie Tenney
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Michele Gurdal
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Fuchs
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
6–4, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
Virginia Slims of Denver
Denver, United States
Virginia Slims
$30,000
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve 3rd: Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
4th: Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Downs
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals & Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King vs
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr & Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
3–2 suspended

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Aug Commerce Union Classic
Nashville, United States
Virginia Slims
$30,000
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–3, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Kuykendall
Flag of the United States.svg Mona Schallau
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–4, 6–7, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Western Championships
Cincinnati, United States
Grand Prix (B)
Clay – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
6–2, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of the United States.svg Jeanne Evert
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of Colombia.svg Isabel Fernández de Soto
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
7–6, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janet Young
13 Aug Jersey Shore Classic
Jersey Shore, United States
Virginia Slims
$30,000
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
4–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the United States.svg Tory Fretz
Flag of the United States.svg Joy Schwikert
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–4, 6–7, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Anthony
Flag of the United States.svg Mona Schallau
U.S. Clay Court Championships
Indianapolis, United States
Grand Prix (B)
Clay – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Veronica Burton Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lindsey Beaven
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of the United States.svg Jeanne Evert
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Haas
Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Uruguay.svg Fiorella Bonicelli
Flag of Colombia.svg Isabel Fernández de Soto
20 Aug Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships
Newport, United States
Virginia Slims
$30,000
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman 3rd: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
4th: Flag of the United States.svg Kristien Kemmer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Canadian Open
Toronto, Canada
Grand Prix (C)
Clay – ?S/?D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
7–6(7–2), 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff Flag of the United States.svg Peggy Michel
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marilyn Tesch
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Fuchs
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Susan Stone
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Janice Tindle
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of the United States.svg Peggy Michel
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
27 Aug
3 Sep
US Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam (AA)
Grass – 64S/32D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
7–6, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of Germany.svg Helga Masthoff
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
3–6, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
10 Sep Virginia Slims of St. Louis
St. Louis, United States
Virginia Slims
$30,000
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
6–4, 6–7, 6–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Kristien Kemmer
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Ann Beattie
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the United States.svg Mona Schallau
6–4, 7–6
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Four Roses Classic
Charlotte, United States
Grand Prix (A)
30S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Eugenia Birioukova Flag of Japan.svg Kazuko Sawamatsu
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Veronica Burton
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Fayter
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Marina Kroschina
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janet Young
6–2, 6–0
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
World Invitational Sea Pines
Hilton Head Island, United States
Non-tour event
Carpet
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Walkover
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
17 Sep Virginia Slims of Houston
Houston, United States
Virginia Slims
$30,000
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
6–4, 1–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals 3rd/4th:
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Gunter
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
shared, match abandoned.
Flag of the United States.svg Robin Tenney
Flag of the United States.svg Tory Fretz
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Mona Schallau
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
6–3, 5–7, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
24 Sep Virginia Slims of Columbus
Columbus, United States
Virginia Slims
Hard – $30,000
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Walkover
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Kuykendall
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of the United States.svg Laurie Fleming
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
7–5, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Mona Schallau
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Oct Virginia Slims of Phoenix
Phoenix, United States
Virginia Slims
$40,000
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Gunter 3rd: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
4th: Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the United States.svg Kristien Kemmer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
15 Oct Virginia Slims Championships
Boca Raton, United States
Year-end championships
$100,000
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Gunter Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of the United States.svg Mona Schallau
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
6–2, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
22 Oct Virginia Slims of Hawaii
Honolulu, United States
Virginia Slims
$30,000
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–1, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Helen Gourlay Flag of the United States.svg Marcie Louie
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
Flag of the United States.svg Patricia Bostrom
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy Appleby
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Harris
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Melville
6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Helen Gourlay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
Dewar Circuit
Aberavon, United Kingdom
Non-tour event
Clay
Draw
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
4–6, 6–3, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
29 Oct Dewar Circuit
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Non-tour event
Clay
Draw
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–4, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–1, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Nov Dewar Circuit
Billingham, United Kingdom
Non-tour event
Clay
Draw
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–2, 6–0
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Fuchs
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–7, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Glynis Coles
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
12 Nov Dewar Circuit Final
London, United Kingdom
Non-tour event
Clay
Draw
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
6–2, 3–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman
Fred Perry Japan Open
Tokyo, Japan
Non-tour event
Carpet (i)
Draw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Helga Niessen Masthoff
19 Nov South African Championships
Johannesburg, South Africa
Grand Prix (A)
Hard – 60S/30D/16XD
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Flag of the United States.svg Kristien Kemmer
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Linky Boshoff
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Pretorius
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Anthony
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Linky Boshoff
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
7–6, 2–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
6–3, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Tokyo Gunze Classic
Tokyo, Japan
Non-tour event
Carpet (i)
Draw
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Richey

Grand Prix points system

The Grand Prix tournaments were divided into four groups. Group AA consisted of the Triple Crown – the French Open, the Wimbledon Championships and the US Open – while the other tournaments were divided into Groups A, B and C by prize money and draw size. Points were allocated based on these groups and the finishing position of a player in a tournament. No points were awarded to first round losers and ties were settled by the number of tournaments played. The points allocation is listed below:

Group AA
  • Champion: 100
  • Runner-up: 75
  • Semifinalist: 50
  • Quarterfinalist: 25
  • Fourth round: 12
  • Third round: 6
  • Second round: 3
Group A
  • Champion: 60
  • Runner-up: 40
  • Semifinalist: 30
  • Quarterfinalist: 15
  • 9th – 16th: 7
  • 17th – 32nd: 3
  • 33rd – 64th: 1
Group B
  • Champion: 40
  • Runner-up: 30
  • Semifinalist: 20
  • 5th – 8th: 10
  • 9th – 16th: 5
  • 17th – 32nd: 2
Group C
  • Champion: 20
  • Runner-up: 15
  • Semifinalist: 10
  • 5th – 8th: 5
  • 9th – 16th: 3
  • 17th – 32nd: 1

Statistical information

These tables present the number of singles (S), doubles (D), and mixed doubles (X) titles won by each player and each nation during the 1973 Virginia Slims Circuit. They also include data for the Grand Slam tournaments and the year-end championships. The table is sorted by:

  1. total number of titles (a doubles title won by two players representing the same nation counts as only one win for the nation);
  2. highest amount of highest category tournaments (for example, having a single Grand Slam gives preference over any kind of combination without a Grand Slam title);
  3. a singles > doubles > mixed doubles hierarchy;
  4. alphabetical order (by family names for players).

Key

Grand Slam tournaments
Year-end championships
Virginia Slims event

Titles won by player

TotalPlayer S  D  X  S  D  S  D  S  D  X 
23Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Margaret Court  (AUS) 1670
13Flag of the United States.svg  Billie Jean King  (USA) 562
10Flag of the United States.svg  Rosie Casals  (USA) 280
8Flag of France.svg  Françoise Durr  (FRA) 161
6Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Betty Stöve  (NED) 060
3Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Virginia Wade  (GBR) 030
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Kerry Melville  (AUS) 120
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Lesley Hunt  (AUS) 030
2Flag of the United States.svg  Chris Evert  (USA) 200
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Kerry Harris  (AUS) 020
2Flag of the United States.svg  Julie Heldman  (USA) 020
2Flag of the United States.svg  Mona Schallau  (USA) 020
2Flag of the United States.svg  Pam Teeguarden  (USA) 020
1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Karen Krantzcke  (AUS) 010
1Flag of the United States.svg  Janet Newberry  (USA) 010

Titles won by nation

TotalNation S  D  X  S  D  S  D  S  D  X 
27Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia  (AUS)3300114617100
23Flag of the United States.svg  United States  (USA)112117109122
8Flag of France.svg  France  (FRA)0010016161
6Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands  (NED)0000006060
3Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain  (GBR)0300000030

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