1973 Denver WCT
The 1973 Denver WCT, also known as the 1973 United Bank Tennis Classic for sponsorship reasons, was the second edition of the tennis event. It was held on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado. The tournament was held between the April 23 and April 30, 1973. The tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis tour, and was part of the Group B circuit. As a result the defending champions Rod Laver, of the doubles and singles, along with his doubles partner Roy Emerson, were ineligible to compete. Ninth-seeded Mark Cox won the singles title.[3]
| 1973 Denver WCT | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 23–30 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | World Championship Tennis |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Mark Cox[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Arthur Ashe / Roscoe Tanner[2] | |
Finals
Singles
Mark Cox defeated Arthur Ashe 6–1, 6–1
Doubles
Arthur Ashe / Roscoe Tanner defeated 
Tom Okker / Marty Riessen 3–6, 6–3, 7–6
See also
References
- "1973 Denver WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "1973 Denver WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "Cox Beats Ashe; Wins $50,000 In Bank Tennis". The News and Courier. Apr 30, 1973.
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