Edition 61st Surface Grass | Category Grand Slam (ITF) Location Melbourne, Australia | |
Date 26 December 1972 - 1 January 1973 Venue Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club | ||
The 1973 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne in Australia and was held from 26 December 1972 to 1 January 1973. It was the 61st edition of the Australian Open and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.
Contents
Men's singles
John Newcombe defeated Onny Parun, 6–3, 6–7, 7–5, 6–1
Women's singles
Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong, 6–4, 7–5
Men's doubles
John Newcombe / Malcolm Anderson defeated John Alexander / Phil Dent, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6
Women's doubles
Margaret Court / Virginia Wade defeated Kerry Harris / Kerry Melville, 6–4, 6–4
References
1973 Australian Open Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA