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1973 South American Open
The 1973 South American Open, also known as the Argentine Open, was a men's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit, categorized as Group B, and was held from 19 November through 25 November 1973. Guillermo Vilas won the singles title after first-seeded Björn Borg had to retire in the final after injuring his hand when he ran into the umpire's stand. He earned $7,000 first-prize money.
Finals
Singles
Main article: 1973 South American Open – Singles
ARG Guillermo Vilas defeated SWE Björn Borg 3–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–6(5–5) (Borg retired)
- It was Vilas's only singles title of the year and the first of his career.
Doubles
ARG Guillermo Vilas / ARG Ricardo Cano defeated CHI Patricio Cornejo / COL Ivan Molina 7–6, 6–3
References
References
- "1980 Buenos Aires – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- (1974). "World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook". Queen Anne Press.
- (26 November 1973). "Bjorn Borg hurt, loses by decision". [[The Sacramento Bee]].
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