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1973 Max-Pax Coffee Classic

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1973 Max-Pax Coffee Classic
DateApril 3–8
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sportface) / indoor
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
VenuePalestra
Attendance14,042
Champions
Singles
Australia Margaret Court
Doubles
Australia Margaret Court
United States Lesley Hunt
← 1971 · Virginia Slims of Philadelphia · 1974 →

The Max-Pax Coffee Classic, also known as the Virginia Slims of Philadelphia, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from April 3 through April 8, 1973. First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $12,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

Finals

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Singles

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Australia Margaret Court defeated Australia Kerry Harris 6–1, 6–0

Doubles

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Australia Margaret Court / United States Lesley Hunt defeated France Françoise Dürr / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–1, 3–6, 6–2

Prize money

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Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $12,000 $7,000 $3,500 $3,000 $1,800 $1,000

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 144, 151.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183, 185. ISBN 9780362001686.