1973 Denver WCT
| 1973 Denver WCT | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 23–30 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | World Championship Tennis |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| United Kingdom Mark Cox[1] | |
| Doubles | |
| United States Arthur Ashe / United States Roscoe Tanner[2] | |
The 1973 Denver WCT, also known as the 1973 United Bank Tennis Classic for sponsorship reasons, was the second edition of the tennis event. It was held on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado. The tournament was held between the April 23 and April 30, 1973. The tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis tour, and was part of the Group B circuit. As a result the defending champions Rod Laver, of the doubles and singles, along with his doubles partner Roy Emerson, were ineligible to compete. Ninth-seeded Mark Cox won the singles title.[3]
Finals
Singles
United Kingdom Mark Cox defeated United States Arthur Ashe 6–1, 6–1
Doubles
United States Arthur Ashe / United States Roscoe Tanner defeated Netherlands Tom Okker / United States Marty Riessen 3–6, 6–3, 7–6
See also
References
- ↑ "1973 Denver WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ↑ "1973 Denver WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ↑ "Cox Beats Ashe; Wins $50,000 In Bank Tennis". The News and Courier. Apr 30, 1973.