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1973 Volvo International

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1973 Volvo International
DateJuly 23–29
Edition1st
CategoryGrand Prix (C)
Draw28S / 14D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationBretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States
VenueMount Washington Hotel
Champions
Singles
India Vijay Amritraj[1]
Doubles
Australia Rod Laver / Australia Fred Stolle[2]
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The 1973 Volvo International was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire in the United States. The event was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit and classified as C category. The tournament was held from July 23 through July 29, 1973. Eighth-seeded Vijay Amritraj won the singles title.[3]

Finals

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Singles

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India Vijay Amritraj defeated United States Jimmy Connors 7–5, 2–6, 7–5

  • It was Amritraj's 1st title of the year and the 1st of his career.

Doubles

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Australia Rod Laver / Australia Fred Stolle defeated Australia Bob Carmichael / South Africa Frew McMillan 2–6, 6–3, 6–4

  • It was Laver's 10th title of the year and the 47th of his professional career. It was Stolle's 3rd title of the year and the 12th of his professional career.

References

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  1. ^ "1973 Bretton Woods – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1973 Bretton Woods – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 31, 125. ISBN 9780362001686.
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