1973 Virginia Slims of Columbus

1973 Virginia Slims of Columbus
DateSeptember 24–30
Edition2nd
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$30,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationColumbus, Georgia, U.S.
VenueColumbus Country Club
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
France Françoise Dürr / Netherlands Betty Stöve
← 1972 · Virginia Slims of Columbus

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Columbus was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoorclay courts at the Columbus Country Club in Columbus, Georgia in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second and final; edition of the tournament and was held from September 24 through September 30, 1973.[1] Second-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Margaret Court walkover

  • It was Evert's 10th title of the year and the 21st of her career.

Doubles

France Françoise Dürr / Netherlands Betty Stöve defeated United States Mona Schallau / United States Pam Teeguarden 7–5, 7–5

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $7,000 $3,500 $1,950 $1,650 $900 $450 $225

References

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 164.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183, 185. ISBN 9780362001686.