1973 British Hard Court Championships Explained

The 1973 British Hard Court Championships, also known by its sponsored name Rothmans British Hard Court Championships, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at The West Hants Club in Bournemouth, England. The event was part of the Grand Prix circuit and the event was categorized as B class for the men and C class for the women. The tournament was held from 7 May through 12 May 1973. Adriano Panatta and Virginia Wade won the singles titles.[1]

Finals

Men's singles

Adriano Panatta defeated Ilie Năstase 6–8, 7–5, 6–3, 8–6

Women's singles

Virginia Wade defeated Evonne Goolagong 6–4, 6–4

Men's doubles

Juan Gisbert / Ilie Năstase defeated Adriano Panatta / Ion Țiriac 6–4, 8–6

Women's doubles

Patricia Coleman / Wendy Turnbull defeated Evonne Goolagong / Janet Young 7–5, 7–5

Mixed doubles

Virginia Wade / Frew McMillan defeated Bernard Mitton / Ilana Kloss 6–2, 6–3

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1974. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001686. 118. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).