1973 Virginia Slims of Tucson

January 2025 1973 Virginia Slims of Tucson March 26 – April 1 2nd Virginia Slims Circuit $25,000 32S / 12D Hard / outdoor Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Tucson Racquet Club AUS Kerry Melville USA Janet Newberry / USA Pam Teeguarden Virginia Slims Conquistadores no Virginia Slims of Tucson The 1973 Virginia Slims of Tucson, also known as the Virginia Slims Conquistadores of Tucson, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts at the Tucson Racquet Club in Tucson, Arizona in the United States that was part of the Virginia Slims Circuit of the 1973 WTA Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 26 through April 1, 1973. Second-seeded Kerry Melville won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 144, 150–151 John Dolan Finals Singles AUS Kerry Melville defeated USA Nancy Gunter 6–3, 6–3 Doubles USA Janet Newberry / USA Pam Teeguarden defeated AUS Karen Krantzcke / NED Betty Stöve 3–6, 7–6, 7–5 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $6,000$3,000$1,900$1,600$1,000NANA References Virginia Slims of Tucson Virginia Slims of Tucson Virginia Slims of Tucson Virginia Slims of Tucson