1973 Italian Open (tennis)

The 1973 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played by men on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The men's and women's tournament were part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 30th edition of the tournament and was held from 2 June through 10 June 1973. The singles titles were won by Ilie Năstase and Evonne Goolagong.[3]

1973 Italian Open
Date2–10 June
Edition30th
CategoryGrand Prix circuit
SurfaceClay court / outdoor
LocationRome, Italy
VenueForo Italico
Champions
Men's singles
Romania Ilie Năstase[1]
Women's singles
Australia Evonne Goolagong
Men's doubles
Australia John Newcombe / Netherlands Tom Okker[2]
Women's doubles
United Kingdom Virginia Wade / Soviet Union Olga Morozova
← 1972 · Italian Open · 1974 →

Finals edit

Men's singles edit

  Ilie Năstase defeated   Manuel Orantes 6–1, 6–1, 6–1

Women's singles edit

  Evonne Goolagong defeated   Chris Evert 7–6, 6–0

Men's doubles edit

  John Newcombe /   Tom Okker defeated   Ross Case /   Geoff Masters 6–3, 6–2, 6–4

Women's doubles edit

  Virginia Wade /   Olga Morozova defeated   Renáta Tomanová /   Martina Navratilova 3–6, 6–2, 7–5

References edit

  1. ^ "1973 Rome – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1973 Rome – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 77–80, 141–143. ISBN 9780362001686.

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