The 1973 British Hard Court Championships, also known by its sponsored name Rothmans British Hard Court Championships, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at The West Hants Club in Bournemouth, England. The event was part of the Grand Prix circuit and the event was categorized as B class for the men and C class for the women. The tournament was held from 7 May through 12 May 1973. Adriano Panatta and Virginia Wade won the singles titles.[3]
| 1973 British Hard Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7–12 May |
| Edition | 44th |
| Category | Grand Prix (B/C class) |
| Draw | 64S / 32D (men) 32S / 16D (women) |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Bournemouth, England |
| Venue | The West Hants Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Adriano Panatta[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Virginia Wade | |
| Men's doubles | |
 Juan Gisbert /  Ilie Năstase[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Patricia Coleman / Wendy Turnbull | |
| Mixed doubles | |
Virginia Wade /  Frew McMillan | |
Finals
editMen's singles
edit Adriano Panatta defeated Ilie Năstase 6–8, 7–5, 6–3, 8–6
Women's singles
edit Virginia Wade defeated Evonne Goolagong 6–4, 6–4
Men's doubles
edit Juan Gisbert / Ilie Năstase defeated Adriano Panatta / Ion Țiriac 6–4, 8–6
Women's doubles
edit Patricia Coleman / Wendy Turnbull defeated Evonne Goolagong / Janet Young 7–5, 7–5
Mixed doubles
edit Virginia Wade / Frew McMillan defeated Bernard Mitton / Ilana Kloss 6–2, 6–3
References
edit- ^ "1973 Bournemouth – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1973 Bournemouth – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 118. ISBN 9780362001686.
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