ATP San Francisco 1973 Draw, Results & Schedule

Roy Emerson won the 1973 San Francisco, defeating Bjorn Borg 5-7 6-1 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in San Francisco, United States, from September 24 to September 30, 1973. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Bjorn Borg , 5-7 6-1 6-4
Dates
Sep 24 — Sep 30
Location
San Francisco, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Round of 32

Roy Emerson #19 6-2 6-3
Jeff Borowiak #112 6-3 6-1
Arthur Ashe #7 6-3 6-3
John Alexander #28 6-4 6-1
Charlie Pasarell #52 7-5 5-7 6-4
Bjorn Borg #24 3-6 7-6 7-6
Vladimir Zednik #88 3-6 7-6 1-0 (ret.)
Raymond Moore #47 7-6 6-3
Cliff Drysdale #26 6-2 7-5
Onny Parun #41 7-6 6-4

Round of 16

Roy Emerson #19 6-4 6-7 6-3
Roscoe Tanner #23 6-2 6-4
Bjorn Borg #24 6-4 6-0
Tom Gorman #14 3-6 7-6 6-0
Raymond Moore #47 6-4 6-3
Stan Smith 7-6 4-6 6-4

Quarterfinals

Roy Emerson #19 5-7 7-5 6-2
Arthur Ashe #7 7-5 1-6 7-6
Bjorn Borg #24 6-4 5-7 7-6

Semifinals

Roy Emerson #19 5-7 6-2 6-1
Bjorn Borg #24 6-3 6-3

Final

Roy Emerson #19 5-7 6-1 6-4

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for San Francisco.

Most Finals

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

  1. Bjorn Borg 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Roy Emerson 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Arthur Ashe 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent San Francisco finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Roy Emerson #19 5-7 6-1 6-4 Bjorn Borg #24 H2H Match data 1973 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Francisco held?
San Francisco is held in San Francisco, United States.
Who won the most recent San Francisco?
The 1973 San Francisco was won by Roy Emerson, who defeated Bjorn Borg 5-7 6-1 6-4.
When was the first San Francisco played?
The first edition of San Francisco was held in 1973.
What surface is San Francisco played on?
San Francisco is played on carpet courts.