1973 South African Open (tennis)

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1973 South African Open
Date14–27 November
Edition70th
CategoryGrand Prix A series
Draw32S / 32D
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's singles
United States Jimmy Connors[1]
Women's singles
United States Chris Evert
Men's doubles
United States Arthur Ashe / Netherlands Tom Okker[2]
Women's doubles
South Africa Linky Boshoff / South Africa Ilana Kloss
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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[edit]

Men's singles[edit]

United States Jimmy Connors defeated United States Arthur Ashe 6–4, 7–6, 6–3[1]

Women's singles[edit]

United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–3

Men's doubles[edit]

United States Arthur Ashe / Netherlands Tom Okker defeated Australia Lew Hoad / South Africa Robert Maud 6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4[2]

Women's doubles[edit]

South Africa Linky Boshoff / South Africa Ilana Kloss defeated United States Chris Evert / United Kingdom Virginia Wade 7–6, 2–6, 6–1

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "1973 Johannesburg – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ a b "1973 Johannesburg – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 113–115, 147–149. ISBN 9780362001686.