The 1973 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts at the Washington Tennis Stadium in Washington, D.C. The event was categorized as a Grade A tournament and was part of the 1973 Grand Prix circuit. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from July 23 through July 29, 1973, and was the first event on the US Tour leading up to the 1973 US Open. Third-seeded Arthur Ashe won the singles title and $11,000 prize money.[3]
1973 Washington Star International | |
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Date | July 23–29 |
Edition | 5th |
Category | Grand Prix (Grade A) |
Draw | 64S / 32D |
Prize money | $75,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
Venue | Washington Tennis Stadium |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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Finals
editSingles
editArthur Ashe defeated Tom Okker 6–4, 6–2
Doubles
editRoss Case / Geoff Masters defeated Dick Crealy / Andrew Pattison 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "1973 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1973 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 81–83. ISBN 9780362001686.