1973 St. Petersburg Masters Invitation

The 1973 St. Petersburg Masters Invitation was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts at the St. Petersburg Tennis Center in St. Petersburg, Florida in the United States. The event was part of the USLTA circuit which in turn was part of the Grand Prix circuit. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from April 16 through April 22, 1973.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $5,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

1973 St. Petersburg Masters Invitation
DateApril 16–22
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix (USLTA) circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$18,800
SurfaceClay (green) / outdoor
LocationSt. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
VenueSt. Petersburg Tennis Center
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Chris Evert / United States Jeanne Evert
← 1972 · Eckerd Open · 1974 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Chris Evert defeated   Evonne Goolagong 6–2, 0–6, 6–4

  • It was Evert's 6th singles title of the year and the 17th of her career.

Doubles

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  Chris Evert /   Jeanne Evert defeated   Evonne Goolagong /   Janet Young 6–2, 7–6

Prize money

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Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $5,000 $2,500 $1,200 $600 $300 NA

References

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  1. ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 153.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 156. ISBN 9780362001686.