1973 Jean Becker Open

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The 1973 Jean Becker Open, also known as Paris Open, was a men's Grand Prix tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the 4th edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, from 29 October until 4 November 1973. Ilie Năstase won the singles title.[3]

1973 Jean Becker Open
Date29 October – 4 November
Edition4th
CategoryGrand Prix (B)
Draw48S / 23D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / indoor
LocationParis, France
VenuePalais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Champions
Singles
Romania Ilie Năstase[1]
Doubles
Spain Juan Gisbert Sr. / Romania Ilie Năstase[2]
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Finals

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Singles

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  Ilie Năstase defeated   Stan Smith 4–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0, 6–2

  • It was Nastase's 14th singles title of the year and the 36th of his career.

Doubles

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  Juan Gisbert Sr. /   Ilie Năstase defeated   Arthur Ashe /   Roscoe Tanner 6–2, 4–6, 7–5

  • It was Gisbert Sr.'s 3rd title of the year and the 9th of his career. It was Nastase's 23rd title of the year and the 57th of his career.

References

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  1. ^ "1973 Paris – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1973 Paris – 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. 31, 121. ISBN 9780362001686.
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