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1973 First Federal of Sarasota Open

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1973 First Federal of Sarasota Open
DateApril 5–8
Edition1st
CategoryGrand Prix (USLTA)
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$20,000
SurfaceClay (green) / indoor
LocationSarasota, Florida, U.S.
VenueBath & Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Patti Hogan / United States Sharon Walsh
Virginia Slims of Sarasota · 1974 →

The 1973 First Federal of Sarasota Open, also known as the Virginia Slims of Sarasota, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts at the Bath & Racquet Club in Sarasota, Florida in the United States that was part of the USLTA circuit which was in turn part of the 1973 Commercial Union Grand Prix circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 5 through April 8, 1973.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $5,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

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Singles

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United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 15th of her career.

Doubles

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United States Patti Hogan / United States Sharon Walsh defeated Czechoslovakia Martina Navratilova / Czechoslovakia Marie Neumannová 4–6, 6–0, 6–3

Prize money

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Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $5,000 $2,500 $1,750 $1,250 $600 $300

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 151–152.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 130, 156. ISBN 9780362001686.