WTA Birmingham 1973 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Laurie Tenney won the 1973 Birmingham, defeating Joanne Russell 7-6 4-6 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from July 9 to July 15, 1973.

Champion
Laurie Tenney
def. Joanne Russell , 7-6 4-6 6-3
Dates
Jul 9 — Jul 15
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
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Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jul 15, 1973* F Laurie Tenney 7-6 4-6 6-3 Joanne Russell H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jul 14, 1973* SF Joanne Russell 5-7 6-2 6-1 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1973* SF Laurie Tenney 6-1 6-1 Linda Thomas H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jul 14, 1973* QF Joanne Russell 6-3 6-0 Virginia Brown H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1973* QF Laurie Tenney 6-1 6-2 Mary Hamm H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1973* QF Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-1 6-0 Toni Novack H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1973* QF Linda Thomas 6-1 7-5 Sally Greer H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Jul 13, 1973* R16 Joanne Russell 6-2 6-2 Susie Smith H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1973* R16 Laurie Tenney 6-3 6-2 Sue Pritula H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1973* R16 Virginia Brown 0-6 6-4 7-6 Pam Richmond H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1973* R16 Toni Novack 6-4 6-1 Pam Hobbs H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1973* R16 Sally Greer 6-3 6-2 Janet Thomas H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1973* R16 Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-3 6-4 Ann Flint H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1973* R16 Mary Hamm 5-7 6-3 6-1 Betsy Butler H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1973* R16 Linda Thomas 6-3 6-0 Mary Mclean H2H Match data
R32 (2)
Jul 12, 1973* R32 Sally Greer 6-2 6-0 Margaret Cooper H2H Match data
Jul 12, 1973* R32 Toni Novack 6-4 6-3 Jane Stratton H2H Match data

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Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Birmingham held?
Birmingham is held in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Birmingham?
The 2024 Birmingham was won by Yulia Putintseva 6-1 7-6(8).
Who has won the most Birmingham titles?
Pam Shriver has won 4 Birmingham titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Birmingham played?
The first edition of Birmingham was held in 1968.