The 1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan 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 March 1 through March 4, 1973.[1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 1–4 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 16S / 8D |
| Prize money | $25,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan, US |
| Venue | Cobo Hall & Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Margaret Court | |
| Doubles | |
 Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Margaret Court defeated Kerry Melville 7–6(5–4), 6–3
Doubles
edit Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Karen Krantzcke / 
Betty Stöve 6–3, 3–6, 6–1
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [1] | $6,000 | $3,000 | $1,900 | $1,600 | $1,000 | $0 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 209.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183–184. ISBN 9780362001686.