1973 U.S. Clay Court Championships Explained

The 1973 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament held at the Woodstock Country Club in Indianapolis in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts. It was part of the men's Grand Prix and women's International Grand Prix. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from August 13 through August 19, 1973. Second-seeded Manuel Orantes won the men's singles title and accompanying $16,000 prize money while Chris Evert took the women's title and the $6,000 first prize.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Finals

Men's singles

Manuel Orantes defeated Georges Goven 6–4, 6–1, 6–4

Women's singles

Chris Evert defeated Veronica Burton 6–4, 6–3

Men's doubles

Frew McMillan / Bob Carmichael defeated Manuel Orantes / Ion Țiriac 6–3, 6–4

Women's doubles

Patti Hogan / Sharon Walsh defeated Fiorella Bonicelli / Isabel Fernández de Soto 6–4, 6–4

Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1974. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001686. 119–120, 153. John Barrett.
  2. Web site: Chris Evert, Orantes Win Clay Finals. www.nytimes.com. The New York Times. August 20, 1973.
  3. Web site: Hall of Famers – Manuel Orantes. www.tennisfame.com. International Tennis Hall of Fame.
  4. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 144, 161. John Dolan.