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1973 Western Championships

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1973 Cincinnati Open
DateAugust 6 – August 12
Edition73rd
CategoryGrand Prix Circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceClay / Outdoor
LocationCincinnati, Ohio, USA
VenueConey Island
Champions
Singles
Romania Ilie Năstase
Doubles
Australia John Alexander / Australia Phil Dent
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The 1973 Cincinnati Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Coney Island in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. The tournament was held from August 6 through August 12, 1973. Ilie Năstase won the singles title.

Champions

Men's Singles

Romania Ilie Năstase defeated Spain Manuel Orantes 5–7, 6–3, 6–4

Men's Doubles

Australia John Alexander / Australia Phil Dent defeated United States Brian Gottfried / Mexico Raúl Ramírez 1–6, 7–6, 7–6

References