1973 Monte Carlo Open

1973 Monte Carlo Open
Date16 – 21 April
Edition67th
CategoryRothmans Spring Circuit
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$20,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationRoquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
VenueMonte Carlo Country Club
Champions
Singles
Romania Ilie Năstase[1]
Doubles
Spain Juan Gisbert / Romania Ilie Năstase[2]
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The 1973 Monte Carlo Open, also known by its sponsored name Craven Monte Carlo Championships, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. The tournament was part of the Rothmans Spring Mediterranean Circuit, a series of six tournaments held in France, Monaco, Spain and Italy from March to May 1973. It was the 67th edition of the event and was held from 16 April through 21 April 1973. First-seeded Ilie Năstase won his third successive singles title at the event.[3]

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1973 Monte Carlo Open – Singles

Romania Ilie Năstase defeated Sweden Björn Borg 6–4, 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

Spain Juan Gisbert / Romania Ilie Năstase defeated France Georges Goven / France Patrick Proisy 6–2, 6–2, 6–2

References

  1. ^ "1973 Monte Carlo – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1973 Monte Carlo – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 330, 331. ISBN 9780362001686.