The 1973 Virginia Slims of Columbus was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoorclay courts at the Columbus Country Club in Columbus, Georgia in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second and final; edition of the tournament and was held from September 24 through September 30, 1973.[1] Second-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1973 Virginia Slims of Columbus | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 24–30 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $30,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Venue | Columbus Country Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
 Françoise Dürr /  Betty Stöve | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Chris Evert defeated 
Margaret Court walkover
- It was Evert's 10th title of the year and the 21st of her career.
Doubles
edit Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Mona Schallau / Pam Teeguarden 7–5, 7–5
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $7,000 | $3,500 | $1,950 | $1,650 | $900 | $450 | $225 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 164.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183, 185. ISBN 9780362001686.