1973 Virginia Slims of Tucson

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Tucson, also known as the Virginia Slims Conquistadores of Tucson, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts at the Tucson Racquet Club in Tucson, Arizona in the United States that was part of the Virginia Slims Circuit of the 1973 WTA Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 26 through April 1, 1973. Second-seeded Kerry Melville won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[1]

1973 Virginia Slims of Tucson
DateMarch 26 – April 1
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims Circuit
Draw32S / 12D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationTucson, Arizona, U.S.
VenueTucson Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Australia Kerry Melville
Doubles
United States Janet Newberry / United States Pam Teeguarden
← 1972 · Virginia Slims of Tucson

Finals

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Singles

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  Kerry Melville defeated   Nancy Gunter 6–3, 6–3

Doubles

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  Janet Newberry /   Pam Teeguarden defeated   Karen Krantzcke /   Betty Stöve 3–6, 7–6, 7–5

Prize money

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Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $6,000 $3,000 $1,900 $1,600 $1,000 NA NA

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 150–151.