1973 Barnett Bank Classic

Tennis tournament
1973 Barnett Bank Classic
DateFebruary 6–11
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / ?D
Prize money$30,000
SurfaceHard (Softturf) / outdoor
LocationMiami, Florida, U.S.
VenueMiami Jockey Club
Champions
Singles
Australia Margaret Court
Doubles
France Françoise Dürr / Netherlands Betty Stöve
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The 1973 Barnett Bank Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Miami Jockey Club in Miami, Florida 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 February 6 through February 11, 1973. Second-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3]

Finals

Singles

Australia Margaret Court defeated Australia Kerry Melville 4–6, 6–1, 7–5

Doubles

France Françoise Dürr / Netherlands Betty Stöve defeated United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King 4–6, 6–2, 6–3

References

  1. ^ Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. 2011. pp. 144, 147.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183–184. ISBN 9780362001686.
  3. ^ "Mrs Court continues her winning way". The Canberra Times. Vol. 47, no. 13, 357. 13 February 1973. p. 28 – via National Library of Australia.
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