WTA Tokyo Sillook 1973 Draw & Results

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Billie Jean King won the 1973 Tokyo Sillook, defeating Nancy Richey 7-6(4) 5-7 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played May 9–15 on carpet courts in Tokyo, Japan.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Nancy Richey , 7-6(4) 5-7 6-3
Dates
May 9 — May 15
Location
Tokyo, Japan
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

Tokyo Sillook 1973 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 7-6(4) 5-7 6-3 Nancy Richey H2H Match data May 15, 1973* F
BR (1)
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-1 Francoise Durr H2H Match data May 15, 1973* BR
SF (2)
Billie Jean King 6-3 7-6(2) Rosie Casals H2H Match data May 14, 1973* SF
Nancy Richey 6-3 6-2 Francoise Durr H2H Match data May 14, 1973* SF
QF (4)
Nancy Richey 6-2 7-6 Betty Stove H2H Match data May 14, 1973* QF
Rosie Casals 6-7 6-2 6-0 Wendy Overton H2H Match data May 14, 1973* QF
Francoise Durr 6-1 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data May 14, 1973* QF
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-3 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data May 14, 1973* QF
R16 (8)
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-1 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data May 13, 1973* R16
Francoise Durr 6-2 6-3 Janet Newberry H2H Match data May 13, 1973* R16
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-1 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data May 13, 1973* R16
Nancy Richey 5-7 6-1 6-3 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data May 13, 1973* R16
Betty Stove 6-7 7-6 6-0 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data May 13, 1973* R16
Wendy Overton 6-3 6-1 Julie Heldman H2H Match data May 13, 1973* R16
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-0 6-3 Laura Dupont H2H Match data May 13, 1973* R16
Kerry Reid 6-3 6-4 Kerry Harris H2H Match data May 13, 1973* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Tokyo Sillook.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

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 Tokyo Sillook finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 7-6(4) 5-7 6-3 Nancy Richey H2H Match data 1973 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1973

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tokyo Sillook held?
Tokyo Sillook is held in Tokyo, Japan.
Who won the most recent Tokyo Sillook?
The 1973 Tokyo Sillook was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Nancy Richey 7-6(4) 5-7 6-3.
When was the first Tokyo Sillook played?
The first edition of Tokyo Sillook was held in 1973.
What surface is Tokyo Sillook played on?
Tokyo Sillook is played on carpet courts.