1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit

August 2023 1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit March 1–4 2nd Virginia Slims circuit $25,000 16S / 8D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Detroit, Michigan, US Cobo Hall & Arena AUS Margaret Court USA Rosemary Casals / USA Billie Jean King The 1973 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 1 through March 4, 1973.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 205, 209 John Dolan First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1974 Queen Anne Press London 9780362001686 183–184 John Barrett Finals Singles AUS Margaret Court defeated AUS Kerry Melville 7–6(5–4), 6–3 Doubles USA Rosemary Casals / USA Billie Jean King defeated AUS Karen Krantzcke / NED Betty Stöve 6–3, 3–6, 6–1 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Singles $6,000$3,000$1,900$1,600$1,000$0 References Virginia Slims of Detroit Category:Virginia Slims of Detroit Category:1973 in sports in Michigan Category:February 1973 sports events in the United States Virg