WTA ASB Classic 1973 Draw & Results

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Evonne Goolagong won the 1973 ASB Classic, defeating Marilyn Pryde 6-0 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 9–15 on grass courts in Auckland, New Zealand.

The ASB Classic is the shared ATP and WTA tournament identity used for the long-running Auckland event at the ASB Tennis Centre.

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Champion
Evonne Goolagong
def. Marilyn Pryde , 6-0 6-1
Dates
Jan 9 — Jan 15
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
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

15 recorded singles results

ASB Classic 1973 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Evonne Goolagong 6-0 6-1 Marilyn Pryde DEF H2H Match data Jan 15, 1973* F
SF (2)
Marilyn Pryde DEF 6-4 6-4 Janet Young H2H Match data Jan 14, 1973* SF
Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-1 Kazuko Sawamatsu H2H Match data Jan 14, 1973* SF
QF (4)
Janet Young 2-6-7-5-6-3 Marilyn Tesch H2H Match data Jan 14, 1973* QF
Marilyn Pryde DEF 6-1-7-6 Patricia Coleman H2H Match data Jan 14, 1973* QF
Kazuko Sawamatsu 6-2-7-5 Patricia Bostrom H2H Match data Jan 14, 1973* QF
Evonne Goolagong 6-4 1-6 6-2 Nathalie Fuchs H2H Match data Jan 14, 1973* QF
R16 (8)
Janet Young 7-6 6-0 Monique Van Haver H2H Match data Jan 13, 1973* R16
Marilyn Pryde DEF 6-2 6-0 Jeanette Amer H2H Match data Jan 13, 1973* R16
Kazuko Sawamatsu 6-4 6-3 Michele Gurdal H2H Match data Jan 13, 1973* R16
Nathalie Fuchs 6-2 6-3 Beverley Vercoe H2H Match data Jan 13, 1973* R16
Patricia Bostrom 6-4 6-0 Judy Chaloner H2H Match data Jan 13, 1973* R16
Evonne Goolagong 6-0 6-3 Lindsay Blachford H2H Match data Jan 13, 1973* R16
Marilyn Tesch 4-6 6-1 6-3 Elaine Stephan H2H Match data Jan 13, 1973* R16
Patricia Coleman 6-2 6-3 Jill Fraser H2H Match data Jan 13, 1973* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for ASB Classic.

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles. 5 players share this record.

  1. Ann Jones 2 titles

Most Finals

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

  1. Julia Goerges 3 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Julia Goerges 27 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. Marina Erakovic 12 appearances

View the full ASB Classic record book →

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

Recent Finals

Recent ASB Classic finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Elina Svitolina #14 6-3 7-6(6) Xinyu Wang #57 H2H Match data 2026 Hard
Clara Tauson #50 4-6 (ret.) Naomi Osaka #57 H2H Match data 2025 Hard
Coco Gauff #3 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 Elina Svitolina #25 H2H Match data 2024 Hard
Coco Gauff #7 6-1 6-1 Rebeka Masarova #130 H2H Match data 2023 Hard
Serena Williams #10 6-3 6-4 Jessica Pegula #82 H2H Match data 2020 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1973

Previous editions of ASB Classic

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASB Classic held?
ASB Classic is held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Who is the latest recorded ASB Classic winner?
The 2026 ASB Classic was won by Elina Svitolina, who defeated Xinyu Wang 6-3 7-6(6).
Who has won the most ASB Classic titles?
Ann Jones, Coco Gauff, and others are tied for the most ASB Classic titles, with 2 each.
When was the first ASB Classic played?
The first edition of ASB Classic was held in 1986.
What surface is ASB Classic played on?
ASB Classic is played on grass courts.