The 1973 Viceroy Classic, also known as the Hong Kong Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Hong Kong. It was the inaugural edition of the event and was held from 29 October through 4 November 1973. The tournament was part of the Grade C tier of the 1973 Grand Prix tennis circuit. Rod Laver won the singles title.[3]
| 1973 Viceroy Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 29 October – 4 November |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Grand Prix (Grade C) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $25,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Hong Kong |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Rod Laver[1] | |
| Doubles | |
| Colin Dibley / Rod Laver[2] | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Rod Laver defeated 
Charlie Pasarell 6–3, 3–6, 6–2, 6–2
- It was Laver's 6th singles title of the year and the 61st of his career in the Open Era.
Doubles edit
Colin Dibley / Rod Laver defeated Paul Gerken / Brian Gottfried 6–3, 5–7, 17–15
References edit
- ^ "1973 Hong Kong – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1973 Hong Kong – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 127. ISBN 9780362001686.