1973 Akron Tennis Open

August 2023 1973 Akron Tennis Open March 19–25 1st Grand Prix (B class) USLTA Circuit 16S / 8D $25,000 Carpet / indoor Akron, Ohio, US University of Akron USA Chris Evert USA Patti Hogan / USA Sharon Walsh Virginia Slims of Akron The 1973 Akron Tennis Open was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the University of Akron Memorial Hall in Akron, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1973 Women's Grand Prix Circuit (B class) as well as the USLTA Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from March 19 through March 25, 1973. Chris Evert won the singles title and the accompanying $6,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1974 Queen Anne Press London 9780362001686 130, 152 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis)Chris Evert Wins Akron Tennis Open https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ImMtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2IgFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2838%2C2657196 Schenectady Gazette AP March 26, 1973 28 Start of Evert – Navratilova rivalry Evert–Navratilova rivalry In the first round of the tournament, Evert defeated Martina Navratilova in straight sets, 7–6(5–1), 6–3, after Navartilova had failed to serve out the first set at 6–5 and 30–0. It was their first encounter on the professional tour and the start of their legendary rivalry, which would comprise 80 matches and last until 1988.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 150, 536, 546–547 John Dolan Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated USSR Olga Morozova 6–3, 6–4 It was Evert's 2nd singles title of the year and the 13th of her career. Doubles USA Patti Hogan / USA Sharon Walsh defeated USA Patricia Bostrom / BEL Michèle Gurdal 7–5, 6–4 References Virginia Slims of Akron Virginia Slims of Akron Category:Tennis tournaments in Ohio Virginia Slims of Akron Virginia Slims of Akron