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1973 Rothmans International Quebec
Date2–7 October
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix circuit (Group B)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationQuebec City, Quebec, Canada
VenueLaval University
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors[1]
Doubles
Australia Bob Carmichael / South Africa Frew McMillan[2]
← 1972 · Quebec WCT

The 1973 Rothmans International Quebec, also known as the Quebec International Open, was a men's professional tennis tournament that was part of Group B of the 1973 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was held on indoor carpet courts at the Laval University sports centre in Quebec City, Quebec in Canada. It was the third and last edition of the tournament and was held from 2 October through 7 October 1973. Jimmy Connors won the singles title and earned $9,000 first-prize money.[3][4]

Finals

Singles

United States Jimmy Connors defeated United States Marty Riessen 6–1, 6–3, 6–7, 6–0

  • It was Connors' 10th singles title of the year and the 16th of his career.

Doubles

Australia Bob Carmichael / South Africa Frew McMillan defeated United States Jimmy Connors / United States Marty Riessen 6–2, 7–6

References

  1. ^ "1973 Quebec – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1973 Quebec – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ "Connors claims Quebec crown". The Star-Phoenix. 9 October 1973. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 31, 121. ISBN 9780362001686.