ATP World Invitational Classic 1973 Draw & Results

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Rod Laver won the 1973 World Invitational Classic, defeating Stan Smith 7-6 7-5 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played September 10–16 on carpet courts in World Invitational Classic.

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Champion
Rod Laver
def. Stan Smith , 7-6 7-5
Dates
Sep 10 — Sep 16
Location
World Invitational Classic
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Semifinals

Rod Laver 6-3 7-5
John Newcombe
Stan Smith 6-4 4-6 6-4
Arthur Ashe

Final

Rod Laver 7-6 7-5
Stan Smith

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for World Invitational Classic.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Rod Laver 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Rod Laver 2 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 4 players share this record.

  1. Arthur Ashe 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent World Invitational Classic finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Rod Laver 7-6 7-5 Stan Smith H2H Match data 1973 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1973

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is World Invitational Classic held?
World Invitational Classic is held in World Invitational Classic.
Who won the most recent World Invitational Classic?
The 1973 World Invitational Classic was won by Rod Laver, who defeated Stan Smith 7-6 7-5.
When was the first World Invitational Classic played?
The first edition of World Invitational Classic was held in 1973.
What surface is World Invitational Classic played on?
World Invitational Classic is played on carpet courts.