The 1973 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Linden Hill Racquet Club in Bethesda, Maryland in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from January 29 through February 4, 1973.[1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1973 Virginia Slims of Washington | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 29 – February 4 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 8D |
| Prize money | $25,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Venue | Linden Hill Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Margaret Court | |
| Doubles | |
 Rosie Casals / Julie Heldman | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Margaret Court defeated Kerry Melville 6–1, 6–2
Doubles
edit Rosie Casals / Julie Heldman defeated Kerry Harris / Kerry Melville 6–3, 6–3
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $6,000 | $3,000 | $1,950 | $1,650 | $1,000 | $550 | $175 |
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References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 146–147.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 184. ISBN 9780362001686.