1973 WCT World Doubles explained

The 1973 WCT World Doubles, also known by its sponsored name Rothman's World Doubles Championship, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Maurice Richard Arena in Montreal, Canada that was part of the 1973 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the tour finals for the doubles season of the WCT Tour and featured the eight top-ranking teams. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from May 3 through May 7, 1973.^[1] The third-seeded team of Robert Lutz and Stan Smith won the title and earned $40,000 first-prize money.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Final

Doubles

See main article: 1973 WCT World Doubles – Doubles. Robert Lutz / Stan Smith defeated Tom Okker / Marty Riessen 6–2, 7–6^(7–1), 6–0

See also

• 1973 World Championship Tennis Finals

External links

• ITF tournament edition details

Notes and References

1. News: Pat Hickey . They're playing for keeps . The Montreal Star . April 28, 1973 . E-3 . Newspapers.com . limited.
2. News: Pat Hickey . Smith, Lutz win doubles crown . The Montreal Star . May 7, 1973 . D-7 . Newspapers.com . limited.
3. Book: World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1974. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001686. 167, 174. John Barrett.
4. Web site: 1973 WCT World Doubles draw . Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).