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References
- ↑ Barrett, John. (1973) World of Tennis 73. A BP and Commercial Union Yearbook. The Commercial Union Grand Prix. Queen Anne Press. London. pp.108-127.
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 143, 144. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
- ↑ "WTA Tour Finals" (PDF). www.wtatennis.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2025-01-11.