The 1973 Torneo Godó or Trofeo Conde de Godó, also known as the Spanish Open Championships, was a men's tennis tournament that took place on outdoor clay courts at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. It was the 21st edition of the tournament and was part of the 1973 Grand Prix circuit. It was held from 8 October until 14 October 1973. First-seeded Ilie Năstase won the singles title.[3]

1973 Torneo Godó
Date8–14 October
Edition21st
CategoryGrand Prix circuit (Group A)
Draw64S / 64D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationBarcelona, Spain
VenueReal Club de Tenis Barcelona
Champions
Singles
Romania Ilie Năstase[1]
Doubles
Romania Ilie Năstase / Netherlands Tom Okker[2]
← 1972 · Torneo Godó · 1974 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Ilie Năstase defeated   Manuel Orantes 2–6, 6–1, 8–6, 6–4

  • It was Năstase's 13th singles title of the year and the 34th of his career.

Doubles edit

  Ilie Năstase /   Tom Okker defeated   Antonio Muñoz /   Manuel Orantes 4–6, 6–3, 6–2

References edit

  1. ^ "1973 Barcelona – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1973 Barcelona – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 97–99. ISBN 9780362001686.

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