1973 Charlotte Tennis Classic

The 1973 Charlotte Tennis Classic, also known by its sponsored name North Carolina National Bank Tennis Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts that was part of group B of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from April 17 through April 22, 1973 at the Julian J. Clark Tennis Stadium on the grounds of the Olde Providence Racquet Club in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States. First-seeded Ken Rosewall won his second successive singles title at the event and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[3][4]

1973 Charlotte Tennis Classic
DateApril 17–22
Edition3rd
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
VenueOlde Providence Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Australia Ken Rosewall[1]
Doubles
Netherlands Tom Okker / United States Marty Riessen[2]

Finals

Singles

Australia Ken Rosewall defeated United States Arthur Ashe 6–3, 7–6(7–1)

Doubles

Netherlands Tom Okker / United States Marty Riessen defeated United States Tom Gorman / United States Erik van Dillen 7–6, 3–6, 6–3

References
  1. "1973 Charlotte WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1973 Charlotte WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. "Ken Rosewall defending champ". The Columbus Telegram. April 17, 1973. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Rosewall is net champ in Charlotte". The Gastonia Gazette. April 23, 1973 – via Newspapers.com.
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