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Tennis tournament
1973 Virginia Slims of Chicago
DateMarch 8–11
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw16S
Prize money$30,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationChicago, Illinois, U.S.
VenueLake Shore Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Australia Margaret Court
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King
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The 1973 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Lake Shore Racquet Club in Chicago, Illinois 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 8 through March 11, 1973. First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,500 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

Australia Margaret Court defeated United States Billie Jean King 6–2, 4–6, 6–4

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated Australia Karen Krantzcke / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–2

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles $6,500 $3,500 $1,950 $1,650 $1,000 $550

References

  1. ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 149.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 184. ISBN 9780362001686.

External links

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