1973 South African Open (tennis)
| 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 | |
.svg.png){kind=small} 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]
Winners
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
- 1 2 "ATP – 1973 Johannesburg Men's Singles Draw". ATP.
- 1 2 "ATP – 1973 Johannesburg Men's Doubles Draw". ATP.
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 113–115, 147–149. ISBN 9780362001686.
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