The Virginia Slims of Jacksonville (its sponsorship name) or Jacksonville Invitation[1] its official name is a defunct WTA Tour affiliated women's tennis tournament played from 1972 to 1973. It was held in Jacksonville, Florida in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts.
| Virginia Slims of Jacksonville | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | Virginia Slims of Jacksonville |
| Tour | WTA Tour |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Abolished | 1973 |
| Editions | 2 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
History edit
In 1961 the Jacksonville Invitation was established as a men's tournament played on outdoor hard courts. That tournament became known as the Jacksonville Open. This tournament was established in 1972 as the Jacksonville Invitation for women an outdoor clay court event. Virginia Slims of Jacksonville was the sponsorship name of this tournament.
Past finals edit
Singles edit
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 |  Marie Neumannová |
 Billie Jean King |
6–4, 6–3 |
| 1973 |  Margaret Court' |
Rosemary Casals |
5–7, 6–3, 6–1 |
Doubles edit
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Judy Tegart Karen Krantzcke |
 Vicki Berner Billie Jean King |
7–5, 6–1 |
| 1973 | Rosemary Casals Billie Jean King |
 Françoise Dürr  Betty Stöve |
7–6, 5–7, 6–3 |
References edit
- ^ "Court Nets Tennis Win". El Paso Herald Post. El Paso, Texas, United States: Newspaper Archives. 24 April 1973. p. 23. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
External links edit
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