1973 South American Open

1973 South American Open 19 – 25 November 6th Grand Prix (Group B) 32S / 4D $35,000 Clay / outdoor Buenos Aires, Argentina ARG Guillermo Vilas1980 Buenos Aires – Singles draw https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/buenos-aires/303/1973/draws?matchtype=singles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ARG Guillermo Vilas / ARG Ricardo Cano South American Championships (tennis) South American Open South American Championships (tennis) The 1973 South American Open, also known as the Argentine Open, was a men's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit, categorized as Group B, and was held from 19 November through 25 November 1973. Guillermo Vilas won the singles title after first-seeded Björn Borg had to retire in the final after injuring his hand when he ran into the umpire's stand.World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1974 Queen Anne Press London 9780362001686 122 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) He earned $7,000 first-prize money.Bjorn Borg hurt, loses by decision https://www.newspapers.com/image/620237590/ The Sacramento Bee 26 November 1973 C6 Newspapers.com subscription Finals Singles 1973 South American Open – Singles ARG Guillermo Vilas defeated SWE Björn Borg 3–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–6(5–5) (Borg retired) It was Vilas's only singles title of the year and the first of his career. Doubles ARG Guillermo Vilas / ARG Ricardo Cano defeated CHI Patricio Cornejo / COL Ivan Molina 7–6, 6–3 References External links Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament profile South American Open (Tennis), 1973 Category:ATP Buenos Aires ATP Buenos Aires South Am Davis