1973 Pacific Coast Open Explained

The 1973 Pacific Coast Open, also known by its sponsored name Fireman's Fund International, was a men's tennis tournament that was part of the Grade B category of the 1973 Grand Prix circuit. The event was played on outdoor hard courts at the Round Hill Country Club in Alamo in the San Francisco Bay Area, United States. It was the 85th edition of the tournament and was held from September 23 through September 30, 1973. Fourth-seeded Roy Emerson won the singles title and the accompanying $9,000 first-prize money and 40 Grand Prix points.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1973 Pacific Coast Open – Singles. Roy Emerson defeated Björn Borg 5–7, 6–1, 6–4

Doubles

See main article: 1973 Pacific Coast Open – Doubles. Roy Emerson / Stan Smith defeated Ove Nils Bengtson / Jim McManus 6–2, 6–1

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Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1974. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001686. 120. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  2. News: Emerson rallies to defeat Borg. The Victoria Advocate. AP. October 1, 1973. Google News Archive.
  3. News: Emerson sets title defence. The Tuscaloosa News. AP. September 21, 1974. Google News Archive.
  4. News: Prize fund At $100,000. Reading Eagle. AP. May 24, 1974. Google News Archive.
  5. News: Roy Emerson tops Borg in tennis finals. Redlands Daily Facts. October 1, 1973. 12. Newspapers.com. limited.