1973 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships

The 1973 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships, also known as the Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from August 20 through August 26, 1973. First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

1973 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships
Date	August 20–26
Edition	3rd
Draw	32S / ?D
Prize money	$30,000
Surface	Grass / outdoor
Location	Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Venue	Newport Casino
Champions
Singles
Margaret Court
Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve

Finals

Singles

Margaret Court defeated Julie Heldman 6–3, 6–2

Doubles

Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Janet Newberry / Pam Teeguarden 6–4, 6–3

Prize money

Event	W	F	3rd	4th	QF	Round of 16	Round of 32
Singles [1]	$7,000	$3,500	$1,950	$1,650	$900	$450	$225

References

1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81, 98–99.
2. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 186. ISBN 9780362001686.