WTA Detroit 1973 Draw & Results

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Margaret Court won the 1973 Detroit, defeating Kerry Reid 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played March 1–7 on carpet courts in Detroit, United States.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Kerry Reid , 7-6(4) 6-3
Dates
Mar 1 — Mar 7
Location
Detroit, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
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

Detroit 1973 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Margaret Court 7-6(4) 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Mar 7, 1973* F
BR (1)
Billie Jean King 8-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Mar 7, 1973* BR
SF (2)
Kerry Reid 4-6 6-2 6-1 Billie Jean King H2H Match data Mar 6, 1973* SF Upset: winner had a 18 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Margaret Court 7-6(1) 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Mar 6, 1973* SF
QF (4)
Billie Jean King 6-1 7-6(4) Laura Dupont H2H Match data Mar 6, 1973* QF
Rosie Casals 6-2 7-5 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Mar 6, 1973* QF
Margaret Court 7-5 6-2 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Mar 6, 1973* QF
Kerry Reid 7-5 6-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Mar 6, 1973* QF
R16 (8)
Laura Dupont 3-6 6-4 6-2 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Mar 5, 1973* R16
Rosie Casals 1-6 6-2 6-3 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Mar 5, 1973* R16
Margaret Court 6-0 6-3 Peaches Bartkowicz H2H Match data Mar 5, 1973* R16
Julie Heldman 6-2 6-3 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Mar 5, 1973* R16
Kerry Reid 6-3 6-1 Marcie Louie H2H Match data Mar 5, 1973* R16
Valerie Ziegenfuss 2-6 6-3 6-4 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Mar 5, 1973* R16
Lesley Hunt 6-1 6-3 Betty Stove H2H Match data Mar 5, 1973* R16
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-3 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Mar 5, 1973* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Detroit.

Most Finals

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

  1. Kerry Reid 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Betty Stove 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 Detroit finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 7-6(4) 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data 1973 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1973

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Detroit held?
Detroit is held in Detroit, United States.
Who won the most recent Detroit?
The 1973 Detroit was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Kerry Reid 7-6(4) 6-3.
When was the first Detroit played?
The first edition of Detroit was held in 1973.
What surface is Detroit played on?
Detroit is played on carpet courts.