1973 New Zealand Open Explained

The 1973 New Zealand Open, also known as Benson and Hedges Open for sponsorship reasons, was a combined men's and women's professional tennis tournament held at the Stanley Street grounds in Auckland, New Zealand. It was an independent event, i.e. not part of the 1973 Grand Prix or 1973 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was played on outdoor grass courts and was held from 8 to 14 January 1973. Onny Parun and Evonne Goolagong won the singles titles.[1] [2] [3]

Finals

Men's singles

Onny Parun defeated Patrick Proisy 4–6, 6–7, 6–2, 6–0, 7–6

Women's singles

Evonne Goolagong defeated Marilyn Pryde 6–0, 6–1

Men's doubles

Brian Fairlie / Allan Stone

Women's doubles

Evonne Goolagong / Janet Young defeated Pat Coleman / Marilyn Tesch 6–1, 6–3

Mixed doubles

Evonne Goolagong / Ross Case defeated Janet Young / Dick Crealy 6–1, 6–3

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Miss Goolagong wins NZ final . . 47 . 13,332 . 15 January 1973 . 12 . National Library of Australia.
  2. News: Sporting details . . 47 . 13,332 . 15 January 1973 . 10 . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: Notable Parun win . The Press . 15 January 1973 . 18 . Papers Past.