WTA Fort Lauderdale 1973 Draw & Results

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Chris Evert won the 1973 Fort Lauderdale, defeating Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played February 26–March 4 on clay courts in Fort Lauderdale, United States.

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Champion
Chris Evert
def. Virginia Wade , 6-1 6-2
Dates
Feb 26 — Mar 4
Location
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
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

16 recorded singles results

Fort Lauderdale 1973 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Chris Evert 6-1 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Mar 4, 1973* F
BR (1)
Evonne Goolagong 6-0 7-5 Linda Tuero H2H Match data Mar 4, 1973* BR
SF (2)
Virginia Wade 7-6(4) 6-3 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data Mar 3, 1973* SF
Chris Evert 6-1 6-2 Linda Tuero H2H Match data Mar 3, 1973* SF
QF (4)
Virginia Wade 7-5 6-3 Jeanne Evert H2H Match data Mar 3, 1973* QF
Chris Evert 6-2 6-1 Marie Pinterova H2H Match data Mar 3, 1973* QF
Linda Tuero 6-3 7-6(4) Martina Navratilova H2H Match data Mar 3, 1973* QF
Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-3 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Mar 3, 1973* QF
R16 (8)
Martina Navratilova 7-5 7-6(2) Gail Sherriff H2H Match data Mar 2, 1973* R16 Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Marie Pinterova 7-5 5-7 6-2 Sally Greer H2H Match data Mar 2, 1973* R16
Chris Evert 6-1 6-2 Michele Gurdal H2H Match data Mar 2, 1973* R16
Linda Tuero 6-4 6-0 Maria Teresa Nasuelli H2H Match data Mar 2, 1973* R16
Patti Hogan 2-6 7-6(3) 2-0 (ret.) Carole Graebner H2H Match data Mar 2, 1973* R16
Virginia Wade 7-5 6-4 Isabel Fernandez De Soto H2H Match data Mar 2, 1973* R16
Evonne Goolagong 6-0 6-1 Janet Haas H2H Match data Mar 2, 1973* R16
Jeanne Evert 6-4 7-5 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Mar 2, 1973* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Fort Lauderdale.

Most Finals

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Chris Evert 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Carole Graebner 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 Fort Lauderdale finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-1 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1973 Clay

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Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1973

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fort Lauderdale held?
Fort Lauderdale is held in Fort Lauderdale, United States.
Who won the most recent Fort Lauderdale?
The 1973 Fort Lauderdale was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2.
When was the first Fort Lauderdale played?
The first edition of Fort Lauderdale was held in 1973.
What surface is Fort Lauderdale played on?
Fort Lauderdale is played on clay courts.