1973 US Open (tennis)


The 1973 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from 27 August until 9 September. It was the 93rd staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1973. It was the first year the boy's championship was held. The 1973 US Open was the first Grand Slam tournament to offer equal prize money to women and men.

Seniors

Men's singles

John Newcombe defeated Jan Kodeš, 6–4, 1–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–3

Women's singles

Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong, 7–6, 5–7, 6–2

Men's doubles

Owen Davidson / John Newcombe defeated Rod Laver / Ken Rosewall, 7–5, 2–6, 7–5, 7–5

Women's doubles

Margaret Court / Virginia Wade defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King, 3–6, 6–3, 7–5

Mixed doubles

Billie Jean King / Owen Davidson defeated Margaret Court / Marty Riessen, 6–3, 3–6, 7–6

Juniors

Boys' singles

Billy Martin defeated Colin Dowdeswell, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3

Prize money

Total prize money for the event was $227,200.