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1973 US Open (tennis)

The 1973 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from 27 August until 9 September. It was the 93rd staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1973. It was the first year the boy's championship was held. The 1973 US Open was the first Grand Slam tournament to offer equal prize money to women and men.

Seniors

Men's singles

Main article: 1973 US Open – Men's singles

AUS John Newcombe defeated TCH Jan Kodeš, 6–4, 1–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–3 :• It was Newcombe's 6th career Grand Slam singles title, his 4th in the Open Era and his 2nd and last title at the US Open.

Women's singles

Main article: 1973 US Open – Women's singles

AUS Margaret Court defeated AUS Evonne Goolagong, 7–6, 5–7, 6–2 :• It was Court's 24th and last career Grand Slam singles title, her 11th in the Open Era and her 5th title at the US Open.

Men's doubles

Main article: 1973 US Open – Men's doubles

AUS Owen Davidson / AUS John Newcombe defeated AUS Rod Laver / AUS Ken Rosewall, 7–5, 2–6, 7–5, 7–5 :• It was Davidson's 2nd and last career Grand Slam doubles title and his 1st and only title at the US Open. :• It was Newcombe's 15th career Grand Slam doubles title, his 9th in the Open Era and his 3rd and last title at the US Open.

Women's doubles

Main article: 1973 US Open – Women's doubles

AUS Margaret Court / GBR Virginia Wade defeated USA Rosemary Casals / USA Billie Jean King, 3–6, 6–3, 7–5

Mixed doubles

Main article: 1973 US Open – Mixed doubles

USA Billie Jean King / AUS Owen Davidson defeated AUS Margaret Court / USA Marty Riessen, 6–3, 3–6, 7–6

Juniors

Boys' singles

USA Billy Martin defeated Rhodesia Colin Dowdeswell, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3

Prize money

Total prize money for the event was $227,200.

References

References

  1. (1974). "World of Tennis". Queen Anne Press.
  2. "1973 US Open – Men's Singles". ATP.
  3. "1973 US Open". WTA.
  4. "1973 US Open – Men's Doubles". ATP.
  5. (1974). "World of Tennis". Queen Anne Press.
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