1973 New Zealand Open
| 1973 New Zealand Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8–14 January |
| Edition | 6th |
| Category | Independent |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Surface | Grass /outdoor |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Venue | Stanley Street |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Onny Parun[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Evonne Goolagong | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Brian Fairlie / Allan Stone | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Evonne Goolagong / Janet Young | |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Evonne Goolagong / Ross Case | |
The 1973 New Zealand Open, also known as Benson and Hedges Open for sponsorship reasons, was a combined men's and women's professional tennis tournament held at the Stanley Street grounds in Auckland, New Zealand. It was an independent event, i.e. not part of the 1973 Grand Prix or 1973 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was played on outdoor grass courts and was held from 8 to 14 January 1973. Onny Parun and Evonne Goolagong won the singles titles.[2][3][4]
Finals
Men's singles
Onny Parun defeated 
Patrick Proisy 4–6, 6–7, 6–2, 6–0, 7–6
Women's singles
Evonne Goolagong defeated Marilyn Pryde 6–0, 6–1
Men's doubles
Women's doubles
Evonne Goolagong / Janet Young defeated Pat Coleman / Marilyn Tesch 6–1, 6–3
Mixed doubles
Evonne Goolagong / Ross Case defeated Janet Young / Dick Crealy 6–1, 6–3
References
- ^ "1973 Auckland Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Miss Goolagong wins NZ final". The Canberra Times. Vol. 47, no. 13, 332. 15 January 1973. p. 12 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Sporting details". The Canberra Times. Vol. 47, no. 13, 332. 15 January 1973. p. 10 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Notable Parun win". The Press. 15 January 1973. p. 18 – via Papers Past.