1973 German Open (tennis) explained

Date:11–17 June
Edition:65th
Category:Grand Prix (B)
Surface:Clay / outdoor
Draw:64S / 32D
Prize Money:$50,000
Location:Hamburg, West Germany
Champms: Eddie Dibbs[1]
Champmd: Jürgen Fassbender / Hans-Jürgen Pohmann[2]
Champwd: Helga Masthoff / Heide Orth
Before Name:Grand Prix German Open

The 1973 German Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 66th edition of the event and was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit. It took place at the Am Rothenbaum in Hamburg, West Germany, from 11 June until 17 June 1973. Eddie Dibbs and Helga Masthoff won the singles titles.[3]

Finals

Men's singles

Eddie Dibbs defeated Karl Meiler 6–1, 3–6, 7–6, 6–3

Women's singles

Helga Masthoff defeated Pat Pretorius 6–4, 6–1

Men's doubles

Jürgen Fassbender / Hans-Jürgen Pohmann defeated Manuel Orantes / Ion Țiriac 7–6, 7–6, 7–6

Women's doubles

Helga Masthoff / Heide Orth defeated Kristien Kemmer / Laura Rossouw 6–1, 6–2

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1973 Hamburg – Men's singles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. Web site: 1973 Hamburg – Men's doubles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. Book: World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1974. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001686. 152. John Barrett.