| 1973 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14–27 November |
| Edition | 70th |
| Category | Grand Prix A series |
| Draw | 32S / 32D |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Venue | Ellis Park Tennis Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
Jimmy Connors
[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
|
Chris Evert | |
| Men's doubles | |
Arthur Ashe /
Tom Okker
[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
Linky Boshoff /
Ilana Kloss | |
The 1973 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 70th edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 27 November 1973. Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert won the singles titles. [3]
Finals
Men's singles
Jimmy Connors defeated
Arthur Ashe 6–4, 7–6, 6–3
[1]
Women's singles
Chris Evert defeated
Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–3
Men's doubles
Arthur Ashe /
Tom Okker defeated
Lew Hoad /
Robert Maud 6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4
[2]
Women's doubles
Linky Boshoff /
Ilana Kloss defeated
Chris Evert /
Virginia Wade 7–6, 2–6, 6–1
References
- ^ a b "1973 Johannesburg – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ a b "1973 Johannesburg – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 113–115, 147–149. ISBN 9780362001686.
| 1973 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14–27 November |
| Edition | 70th |
| Category | Grand Prix A series |
| Draw | 32S / 32D |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Venue | Ellis Park Tennis Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
|
Jimmy Connors
[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
|
Chris Evert | |
| Men's doubles | |
|
Arthur Ashe /
Tom Okker
[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
|
Linky Boshoff /
Ilana Kloss | |
The 1973 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 70th edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 27 November 1973. Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert won the singles titles. [3]
Finals
Men's singles
Jimmy Connors defeated
Arthur Ashe 6–4, 7–6, 6–3
[1]
Women's singles
Chris Evert defeated
Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–3
Men's doubles
Arthur Ashe /
Tom Okker defeated
Lew Hoad /
Robert Maud 6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4
[2]
Women's doubles
Linky Boshoff /
Ilana Kloss defeated
Chris Evert /
Virginia Wade 7–6, 2–6, 6–1
References
- ^ a b "1973 Johannesburg – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ a b "1973 Johannesburg – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 113–115, 147–149. ISBN 9780362001686.