Virginia Slims of Jacksonville explained

Virginia Slims of Jacksonville
Type:defunct
Founded:1972
Ended:1973
Editions:2
Event Name:Virginia Slims of Jacksonville
Surface:Clay / outdoor

The Virginia Slims of Jacksonville (its sponsorship name) or Jacksonville Invitation[1] its official name is a defunct WTA Tour affiliated women's tennis tournament played from 1972 to 1973. It was held in Jacksonville, Florida in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts.

History

In 1961 the Jacksonville Invitation was established as a men's tournament played on outdoor hard courts. That tournament became known as the Jacksonville Open. This tournament was established in 1972 as the Jacksonville Invitation for women an outdoor clay court event. Virginia Slims of Jacksonville was the sponsorship name of this tournament.

Past finals

Singles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1972 6–4, 6–3
1973 Margaret Court' 5–7, 6–3, 6–1

Doubles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1972 7–5, 6–1
1973 7–6, 5–7, 6–3

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Court Nets Tennis Win . 7 March 2023 . El Paso Herald Post . Newspaper Archives . 24 April 1973 . El Paso, Texas, United States . 23.