The 1973 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Lake Shore Racquet Club in Chicago, Illinois 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 8 through March 11, 1973.[1] First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,500 first-prize money.[2]
| 1973 Virginia Slims of Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 8–11 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 16S |
| Prize money | $30,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Venue | Lake Shore Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Margaret Court | |
| Doubles | |
 Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Margaret Court defeated Billie Jean King 6–2, 4–6, 6–4
Doubles edit
Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Karen Krantzcke / 
Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–2
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [1] | $6,500 | $3,500 | $1,950 | $1,650 | $1,000 | $550 |
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References edit
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 149.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 184. ISBN 9780362001686.