The 1973 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hardcourts at the Convention-Expo Center in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims Circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from February 22 through February 26, 1973. Third-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money. In the semifinal King, coming back from a three months break, saved three match points against Margaret Court and ended Court's 12-tournament 54-match winning streak.[1][2]
| 1973 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 22–26 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Virginia Slims Circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $25,000 |
| Surface | Hard / indoor |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Venue | Convention-Expo Center |
| Attendance | ~5,000 |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
| Rosemary Casals Janet Young | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Billie Jean King defeated Rosemary Casals 5–7, 6–2, 6–4
Doubles
edit Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated 
Margaret Court / Lesley Hunt 7–5, 6–4
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [1] | $6,000 | $3,000 | $1,950 | $1,600 | $1,000 | ? |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 147.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183–184. ISBN 9780362001686.