1973 Virginia Slims of Houston
The 1973 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Net-Set (West Side) Racquet Club in Houston, Texas 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 September 17 through September 24, 1973.[1] Unseeded Françoise Dürr won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.[2] The final was delayed by one day due to rain.[3]
| 1973 Virginia Slims of Houston | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 17 – 24 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / ?D |
| Prize money | $30,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Venue | Net-Set (West Side) Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Françoise Dürr | |
| Doubles | |
 Mona Schallau / Pam Teeguarden | |
Just before the start of the tournament three of the four top-seeded players (Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong and Chris Evert) pulled out and Billie Jean King became the new top-seeded player. King also played the "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs during the week of the tournament.[1]
Finals
Singles
Françoise Dürr defeated Rosemary Casals 6–4, 1–6, 6–4
Doubles
Mona Schallau / Pam Teeguarden defeated Françoise Dürr / 
Betty Stöve 6–3, 5–7, 6–4
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd[lower-alpha 1] | 4th[lower-alpha 1] | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $7,000 | $3,500 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $900 | $450 | $225 |
|---|
Notes
- The match for third place between Nancy Gunter and Billie Jean King was not finished due to rain. The prize money was shared equally.[1]
References
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 163.
- John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183, 186. ISBN 9780362001686.
- "Miss Durr Wins Title At Houston". The New York Times. September 25, 1973.