Akron is held in Akron, United States.

Who won the most recent Akron?

The 1973 Akron was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Olga Morozova 6-3 6-4.

When was the first Akron played?

The first edition of Akron was held in 1973.

What surface is Akron played on?

Akron is played on carpet courts.

WTA Akron 1973 Draw & Results

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Chris Evert won the 1973 Akron, defeating Olga Morozova 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played March 19–25 on carpet courts in Akron, United States.

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Champion

Chris Evert

def. Olga Morozova , 6-3 6-4

Dates

Mar 19 — Mar 25

Location

Akron, United States

Results

15 recorded singles results

Akron 1973 match log
Winner	Score	Loser	H2H	Match Data	Date	Round
F (1)
Chris Evert	6-3 6-4	Olga Morozova	H2H	Match data	Mar 25, 1973*	F
SF (2)
Olga Morozova	6-2 6-1	Marina Kroschina	H2H	Match data	Mar 24, 1973*	SF
Chris Evert	7-5 4-6 6-3	Marita Redondo	H2H	Match data	Mar 24, 1973*	SF
QF (4)
Chris Evert	6-1 6-3	Sue Stap	H2H	Match data	Mar 24, 1973*	QF
Marina Kroschina	5-7 6-4 (ret.)	Virginia Wade	H2H	Match data	Mar 24, 1973*	QF Upset: winner had a 5 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Marita Redondo	6-2 6-3	Isabel Fernandez De Soto	H2H	Match data	Mar 24, 1973*	QF
Olga Morozova	6-2 6-2	Linda Tuero	H2H	Match data	Mar 24, 1973*	QF
R16 (8)
Isabel Fernandez De Soto	6-2 6-1	Katja Ebbinghaus	H2H	Match data	Mar 23, 1973*	R16
Virginia Wade	6-2 6-2	Marie Pinterova	H2H	Match data	Mar 23, 1973*	R16
Marita Redondo	6-3 7-5	Evonne Goolagong	H2H	Match data	Mar 23, 1973*	R16 Upset: winner had a 8 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Sue Stap	6-3 0-6 6-4	Sharon Walsh Pete	H2H	Match data	Mar 23, 1973*	R16
Chris Evert	7-6(1) 6-3	Martina Navratilova	H2H	Match data	Mar 23, 1973*	R16
Olga Morozova	7-5 6-1	Kazuko Sawamatsu	H2H	Match data	Mar 23, 1973*	R16
Linda Tuero	6-3 6-1	Patti Hogan	H2H	Match data	Mar 23, 1973*	R16
Marina Kroschina	6-3 6-1	Ann Kiyomura Hayashi	H2H	Match data	Mar 23, 1973*	R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Akron.

Most Finals

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

Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Chris Evert 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 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 Akron finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Chris Evert	6-3 6-4	Olga Morozova	H2H	Match data	1973	Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Akron held?: Akron is held in Akron, United States.
Who won the most recent Akron?: The 1973 Akron was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Olga Morozova 6-3 6-4.
When was the first Akron played?: The first edition of Akron was held in 1973.
What surface is Akron played on?: Akron is played on carpet courts.