1973 Virginia Slims of Denver explained

The 1973 Virginia Slims of Denver, also known by its sponsored name Denver Majestic Tournament, was a women's tennis tournament played on hard court at the South High School in Denver, Colorado in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from July 30 through August 5, 1973.[1] First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.[2] [3] [4] Total attendance for the event was 22,800 which made it the first women's-only tournament to have an attendance of more than 20,000.[1]

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–2

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King vs. Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve 3–2 match abandoned due to rain, prize shared

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#f3f3f3Singles $7,000$3,500$1,950$1,650$900$400$175

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 144, 159. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1974. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001686. 183, 185. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  3. News: King claims Denver pro tennis title. Herald-Journal. AP. August 6, 1973. B2.
  4. News: Billie Jean King claims another pro tennis title. The Bulletin. AP. August 6, 1973. 0.