1973 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships

August 2023 1973 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships August 20–26 3rd $30,000 Grass / outdoor 32S / ?D Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. Newport Casino AUS Margaret Court FRA Françoise Dürr / NED Betty Stöve Virginia Slims of Newport Virginia Slims of Newport Virginia Slims of Newport The 1973 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships, also known as the Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island 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 August 20 through August 26, 1973. First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $7,000 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 81, 98–99 John DolanWorld of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1974 Queen Anne Press London 9780362001686 186 John Barrett Finals Singles AUS Margaret Court defeated USA Julie Heldman 6–3, 6–2 Doubles FRA Françoise Dürr / NED Betty Stöve defeated USA Janet Newberry / USA Pam Teeguarden 6–4, 6–3 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $7,000$3,500$1,950$1,650$900$450$225 References Virginia Slims of Newport Category:Virginia Slims of Newport Category:1973 in sports in Rhode Island Category:August 1973 sports events in the United States