The 1973 Virginia Slims of Jacksonville, also known as the Jacksonville Invitational, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Deerwood Club in Jacksonville, Florida in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second and last edition of the tournament and was held from April 16 through April 22, 1973. First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1973 Virginia Slims of Jacksonville | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 16–22 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / ?D |
| Prize money | $25,000 |
| Surface | Clay (Green) / outdoor |
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Deerwood Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Margaret Court | |
| Doubles | |
 Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Margaret Court defeated Rosie Casals 5–7, 6–3, 6–1
Doubles edit
Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King defeated 
Françoise Dürr / 
Betty Stöve 7–6, 5–7, 6–3
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $6,000 | $3,000 | $1,950 | $1,650 | ? | ? | ? |
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References edit
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 153.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183, 185. ISBN 9780362001686.