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1973 Denver WCT
DateApril 23 – April 30 1973
Edition2nd
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis
Draw32S/16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet / Indoor
LocationDenver, Colorado
Champions
Singles
United Kingdom Mark Cox [1]
Doubles
United States Arthur Ashe / United States Roscoe Tanner [2]
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The 1973 Denver WCT, also known as the 1973 United Bank Tennis Classic for sponsorship reasons, was the second edition of the tennis event. It was held on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado. The tournament was held between the 23 April and 30 April. The tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis tour, and was part of the Group B circuit. As a result the defending champions Rod Laver, of the doubles and singles, along with his doubles partner Roy Emerson, were ineligible to compete.[3]

Champions

Singles

United Kingdom Mark Cox defeated United States Arthur Ashe 6–1, 6–1


Doubles

United States Arthur Ashe / United States Roscoe Tanner defeated Netherlands Tom Okker / United States Marty Riessen 3–6, 6–3, 7–6


References

  1. ^ "ATP – 1973 Denver WCT Men's Singles draw". ATP.
  2. ^ "ATP – 1973 Denver WCT Men's Doubles draw". ATP.
  3. ^ "Cox Beats Ashe; Wins $50,000 In Bank Tennis". The News and Courier. Apr 30, 1973.