1973 Virginia Slims of Houston
| 1973 Virginia Slims of Houston | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 17 – 24 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / ?D |
| Prize money | $30,000 |
| Surface | Mona Schallau /  Pam Teeguarden |
The 1973 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Net-Set (West Side) Racquet Club in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from September 17 through September 24, 1973.[1] Unseeded Françoise Dürr won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.[2] The final was delayed by one day due to rain.[3]
Just before the start of the tournament three of the four top-seeded players (
Evonne Goolagong and Chris Evert) pulled out and Billie Jean King became the new top-seeded player. King also played the "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs during the week of the tournament.[1]
Finals
Singles
Françoise Dürr defeated Rosemary Casals 6–4, 1–6, 6–4
Doubles
6–3, 5–7, 6–4
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd[a] | 4th[a] | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $7,000 | $3,500 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $900 | $450 | $225 |
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Notes
- ^ Nancy Gunter and Billie Jean King was not finished due to rain. The prize money was shared equally.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 163.
- ISBN 9780362001686.
- ^ "Miss Durr Wins Title At Houston". The New York Times. September 25, 1973.