| 1973 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 20–26 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Draw | 32S / ?D |
| Prize money | $30,000 |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Venue | Newport Casino |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Margaret Court | |
| Doubles | |
 Françoise Dürr /  Betty Stöve | |
The 1973 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships, also known as the Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from August 20 through August 26, 1973. First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
Finals
Singles
Margaret Court defeated 
Julie Heldman 6–3, 6–2
Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Janet Newberry / Pam Teeguarden 6–4, 6–3
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $7,000 | $3,500 | $1,950 | $1,650 | $900 | $450 | $225 |
|---|
References
- 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81, 98–99.
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 186. ISBN 9780362001686.
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