1973 Virginia Slims of Houston

August 2023 1973 Virginia Slims of Houston September 17–24 3rd Virginia Slims circuit $30,000 32S / ?D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Houston, Texas, U.S. Net-Set (West Side) Racquet Club FRA Françoise Dürr USA Mona Schallau / USA Pam Teeguarden 1971 The 1973 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Net-Set (West Side) Racquet Club in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from September 17 through September 24, 1973.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 144, 163 John Dolan Unseeded Françoise Dürr won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1974 Queen Anne Press London 9780362001686 183, 186 John Barrett The final was delayed by one day due to rain.Miss Durr Wins Title At Houston https://www.nytimes.com/1973/09/25/archives/miss-durr-winstitle-at-houston-svensson-russell-win-ashe-defeats.html The New York Times September 25, 1973 Just before the start of the tournament three of the four top-seeded players (Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong and Chris Evert) pulled out and Billie Jean King became the new top-seeded player. King also played the "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs during the week of the tournament. Finals Singles FRA Françoise Dürr defeated USA Rosemary Casals 6–4, 1–6, 6–4 Doubles USA Mona Schallau / USA Pam Teeguarden defeated FRA Françoise Dürr / NED Betty Stöve 6–3, 5–7, 6–4 Prize money EventWF3rdprizemoney The match for third place between Nancy Gunter and Billie Jean King was not finished due to rain. The prize money was shared equally. 4thprizemoneyQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $7,000$3,500$1,800$1,800$900$450$225 Notes References Virginia Slims of Houston Category:Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houstonl Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston