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1973 British Motor Cars of Los Angeles

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1973 British Motor Cars of Los Angeles
DateJanuary 23–27
Edition3rd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sportface) / indoor
LocationLos Angeles, California, U.S.
VenueThe Forum
Champions
Singles
Australia Margaret Court
Doubles
United States Rosemary Casals / United States Julie Heldman
← 1972 · Virginia Slims of Los Angeles · 1977 →

The 1973 British Motor Cars of Los Angeles was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at The Forum in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The event had previously been held in Long Beach. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from January 23 through January 27, 1973. The final was watched by 2,693 spectators who saw first-seeded Margaret Court win the singles title and earn $6,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

Finals

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Singles

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Australia Margaret Court defeated United States Nancy Gunter 7–5, 6–7(1–5), 7–5

Doubles

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United States Rosemary Casals / United States Julie Heldman defeated Australia Margaret Court / Australia Lesley Hunt walkover

Prize money

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Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $6,000 $3,000 $1,900 $1,600 $900 $400

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 263, 268.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183–184. ISBN 9780362001686.