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1973 Virginia Slims of Jacksonville

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1973 Virginia Slims of Jacksonville
DateApril 16–22
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / ?D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceClay (Green) / outdoor
LocationJacksonville, Florida, U.S.
VenueDeerwood Club
Champions
Singles
Australia Margaret Court
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King
← 1972 · Virginia Slims of Jacksonville

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Jacksonville, also known as the Jacksonville Invitational, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Deerwood Club in Jacksonville, Florida in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second and last edition of the tournament and was held from April 16 through April 22, 1973. First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

Finals

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Singles

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Australia Margaret Court defeated United States Rosie Casals 5–7, 6–3, 6–1

Doubles

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United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated France Françoise Dürr / Netherlands Betty Stöve 7–6, 5–7, 6–3

Prize money

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Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $6,000 $3,000 $1,950 $1,650 ? ? ?

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 153.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183, 185. ISBN 9780362001686.