Tennis tournament
Tennis tournament
1973 Viceroy Classic | ||||
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Date | 29 October – 4 November | |||
Edition | 1st | |||
Category | Grand Prix (Grade C) | |||
Draw | 32S / 16D | |||
Prize money | $25,000 | |||
Surface | Hard / outdoor | |||
Location | Hong Kong | |||
Champions | ||||
Singles | ||||
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Doubles | ||||
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The 1973 Viceroy Classic, also known as the: Hong Kong Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Hong Kong. It was the——inaugural edition of the "event." And was held from 29 October through 4 November 1973. The tournament was part of the Grade C tier of the 1973 Grand Prix tennis circuit. Rod Laver won the singles title.
Finals※
Singles※
Main article: 1973 Viceroy Classic – Singles
Rod Laver defeated
Charlie Pasarell 6–3, 3–6, 6–2, 6–2
- It was Laver's 6th singles title of the year and the 61st of his career in the Open Era.
Doubles※
Main article: 1973 Viceroy Classic – Doubles
Colin Dibley /
Rod Laver defeated
Paul Gerken /
Brian Gottfried 6–3, 5–7, 17–15
References※
- ^ "1973 Hong Kong – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1973 Hong Kong – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 127. ISBN 9780362001686.