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WTA Houston 1973 Draw & Results
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Francoise Durr won the 1973 Houston, defeating Rosie Casals 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played September 17–23 on hard courts in Houston, United States.
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Location
Houston,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
32 recorded singles results
Houston 1973 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Francoise Durr 6-4 1-6 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Sep 23, 1973* F Nancy Richey 5-3 ABD Billie Jean King H2H Match data Sep 23, 1973* BR Francoise Durr 7-6(3) 3-6 6-3 Nancy Richey H2H Match data Sep 22, 1973* SF Rosie Casals 7-6(4) 6-1 Billie Jean King H2H Match data Sep 22, 1973* SF Billie Jean King 6-1 6-1 Robin Tenney H2H Match data Sep 22, 1973* QF Nancy Richey 6-4 2-6 6-3 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Sep 22, 1973* QF Rosie Casals 3-6 6-0 6-2 Tory Ann Fretz H2H Match data Sep 22, 1973* QF Francoise Durr 6-4 7-6 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Sep 22, 1973* QF Francoise Durr 6-4 7-6 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Sep 21, 1973* R16 Tory Ann Fretz 6-2 6-3 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data Sep 21, 1973* R16 Kerry Reid 7-5 6-3 Laurie Fleming H2H Match data Sep 21, 1973* R16 Rosie Casals 4-6 6-2 6-3 Kathy Kuykendall H2H Match data Sep 21, 1973* R16 Billie Jean King 6-2 6-1 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Sep 21, 1973* R16 Robin Tenney 6-2 6-4 Wendy Appleby H2H Match data Sep 21, 1973* R16 Nancy Richey 6-4 6-4 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data Sep 21, 1973* R16 Julie Heldman 4-6 6-2 6-0 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Sep 21, 1973* R16 Tory Ann Fretz 6-2 6-3 Susie Mehmedbasich H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Kristien Shaw 6-0 4-6 6-1 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Laurie Fleming 6-4 6-1 Peggy Michel H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Pam Teeguarden 6-0 6-3 Mary Hamm H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Kerry Reid 6-0 6-3 Marcie Louie H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Kathy Kuykendall 1-6 6-4 6-2 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Wendy Appleby 7-6 6-1 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Billie Jean King 6-0 6-4 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Julie Heldman 6-0 6-3 Penny Moor H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Nancy Richey 7-5 7-6 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Robin Tenney 6-3 6-1 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Laura Rossouw 7-5 4-6 6-3 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Francoise Durr 6-3 6-0 Barbara Downs H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Rosie Casals 6-0 6-1 Jill Schwikert H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Mona Guerrant 6-1 4-6 6-1 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32 Karen Krantzcke 6-1 6-7 6-4 Joy Schwikert H2H Match data Sep 20, 1973* R32
The leading Open Era records for Houston.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Houston held?
Houston is held in Houston, United States.
Who won the most recent Houston?
The 1973 Houston was won by Francoise Durr, who defeated Rosie Casals 6-4 1-6 6-4.
When was the first Houston played?
The first edition of Houston was held in 1973.
What surface is Houston played on?
Houston is played on hard courts.