The 1973 Buckeye Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Buckeye Boys Ranch in Grove City, Columbus, Ohio in the United States that was part of Group C of the 1973 Grand Prix circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from July 30 through August 5, 1973. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won his second consecutive singles title at the event and earned $5,000 first-prize money.[3]
1973 Buckeye Tennis Championships | |
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Date | July 30 – August 5 |
Edition | 4th |
Category | Grand Prix (Group C) |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $25,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Grove City, Columbus, Ohio, United States |
Venue | Buckeye Boys Ranch |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Jimmy Connors[1] | |
Doubles | |
Gerald Battrick / Graham Stilwell[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editJimmy Connors defeated Charlie Pasarell 3–6, 6–3, 6–3
- It was Connors' 8th singles title of the year and 14th of his career.
Doubles
editGerald Battrick / Graham Stilwell defeated Colin Dibley / Charlie Pasarell 6–4, 7–6
References
edit- ^ "1973 Columbus – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1973 Columbus – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 126. ISBN 9780362001686.