WTA Phoenix 1973 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1973 Phoenix, defeating Nancy Richey 6-1 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Phoenix, United States, from October 2 to October 8, 1973. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Nancy Richey , 6-1 6-3
Dates
Oct 2 — Oct 8
Location
Phoenix, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Phoenix 1973 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Nancy Richey H2H Match data Oct 8, 1973* F
BR (1)
Rosie Casals 7-Sep Kerry Reid H2H Match data Oct 8, 1973* BR
SF (2)
Nancy Richey 5-7 7-6(4) 7-5 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Oct 7, 1973* SF
Billie Jean King 7-6(0) 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Oct 7, 1973* SF
QF (4)
Rosie Casals 7-5 7-6(0) Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Oct 7, 1973* QF
Kerry Reid 4-6 7-6(2) 7-5 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Oct 7, 1973* QF
Nancy Richey 6-3 6-0 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Oct 7, 1973* QF
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-4 Betty Stove H2H Match data Oct 7, 1973* QF
R16 (8)
Kerry Reid 7-5 6-2 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data Oct 6, 1973* R16
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-2 Barbara Downs H2H Match data Oct 6, 1973* R16
Julie Heldman 6-0 6-3 Jill Schwikert H2H Match data Oct 6, 1973* R16
Betty Stove 6-4 6-1 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data Oct 6, 1973* R16
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-1 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data Oct 6, 1973* R16
Kristien Shaw 7-6 4-6 6-3 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Oct 6, 1973* R16
Francoise Durr 7-5 3-6 6-3 Tory Ann Fretz H2H Match data Oct 6, 1973* R16
Nancy Richey 6-3 6-1 Joy Schwikert H2H Match data Oct 6, 1973* R16
R32 (16)
Tory Ann Fretz 7-6 6-3 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Francoise Durr 6-3 6-0 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Billie Jean King 6-1 5-7 6-3 Peggy Michel H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Kerry Reid 6-3 6-1 Kathy Kuykendall H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Jill Schwikert 6-2 6-0 Penny Moor H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Barbara Downs 4-6 6-3 6-2 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Laura Rossouw 6-4 6-2 Stephanie Tolleson H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Julie Heldman 6-3 6-2 Marcie Louie H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Kristien Shaw 6-2 6-4 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Nancy Richey 6-2 6-2 Tine Zwaan H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Betty Stove 6-2 6-3 Wendy Appleby H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Mona Guerrant 6-2 6-3 Susan Minford H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-4 4-6 6-3 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Karen Krantzcke 6-4 4-6 7-6(4) Robin Tenney H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-3 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32
Joy Schwikert 6-4 6-2 Sally Greer H2H Match data Oct 5, 1973* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Phoenix.

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. 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 Phoenix finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Nancy Richey H2H Match data 1973 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1973

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Phoenix held?
Phoenix is held in Phoenix, United States.
Who won the most recent Phoenix?
The 1973 Phoenix was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Nancy Richey 6-1 6-3.
When was the first Phoenix played?
The first edition of Phoenix was held in 1973.
What surface is Phoenix played on?
Phoenix is played on hard courts.