1973 Washington Star International

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1973 Washington Star International
DateJuly 23 – 29
Edition5th
CategoryGrand Prix (Grade A)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, United States
VenueWashington Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
United States Arthur Ashe [1]
Doubles
Australia Ross Case / Australia Geoff Masters [2]
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The 1973 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts at the Washington Tennis Stadium in Washington, D.C.. The event was categorized as a Grade A tournament and was part of the 1973 Grand Prix circuit. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from July 23 through July 29, 1973, and was the first event on the US Tour leading up to the 1973 US Open. Third-seeded Arthur Ashe won the singles title and $11,000 prize money.[3]

Champions

Men's Singles

United States Arthur Ashe defeated Netherlands Tom Okker 6–4, 6–2

Men's Doubles

Australia Ross Case / Australia Geoff Masters defeated Australia Dick Crealy / Rhodesia Andrew Pattison 2–6, 6–4, 6–4

References

  1. ^ "1973 Washington Men's Singles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1973 Washington Men's Doubles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 81–83. ISBN 9780362001686.

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