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]
1973 Barnett Bank Classic | |
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Date | February 6–11 |
Edition | 2nd |
Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
Draw | 32S / ?D |
Prize money | $30,000 |
Surface | Hard (Softturf) / outdoor |
Location | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Venue | Miami Jockey Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Margaret Court | |
Doubles | |
Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve |
Finals
editSingles
editMargaret Court defeated Kerry Melville 4–6, 6–1, 7–5
Doubles
editFrançoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King 4–6, 6–2, 6–3
References
edit- ^ Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. 2011. pp. 144, 147.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183–184. ISBN 9780362001686.
- ^ "Mrs Court continues her winning way". The Canberra Times. Vol. 47, no. 13, 357. 13 February 1973. p. 28 – via National Library of Australia.