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1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit

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1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit
DateMarch 1–4
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationDetroit, Michigan, US
VenueCobo Hall & Arena
Champions
Singles
Australia Margaret Court
Doubles
United States Rosemary Casals / United States Billie Jean King
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The 1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan 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 March 1 through March 4, 1973.[1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

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Singles

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Australia Margaret Court defeated Australia Kerry Melville 7–6(5–4), 6–3

Doubles

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United States Rosemary Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated Australia Karen Krantzcke / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–3, 3–6, 6–1

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 $1,000 $0

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 209.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183–184. ISBN 9780362001686.