1973 Grand Prix (tennis)

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1973 Grand Prix circuit
Ilie Nastase - 1972 Nastase in finala Cupei Davis.jpg
Ilie Năstase finished the year as the inaugural ATP world No. 1. He won 14 titles during the season, including a major at the French Open, as well as the Masters Grand Prix.
Details
Duration3 January 1973 – 26 December 1973
Edition4th
Tournaments72
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase (14)
Most tournament finals Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase (17)
Prize money leader Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Points leader Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
1972
1974

The 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix was a tennis circuit administered by the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF) which served as a forerunner to the current Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. [1] The circuit consisted of the four modern Grand Slam tournaments and open tournaments recognised by the ILTF. Bonus points were awarded to players who were nominated to play in certain 1973 Davis Cup ties and who miss tournaments through competing in those ties. [2] The Commercial Union Assurance Masters is included in this calendar but did not count towards the Grand Prix.

Contents

Schedule

Key
AA events
Grand Prix Masters
A events
B events
C events
Team events

December 1972

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
26 Dec Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam – Group A
Grass – $27,450 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–3, 6–7, 7–5, 6–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of France.svg Wanaro N'Godrella
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cooper
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–3, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 May Rothmans British Hard Court Championships
Bournemouth, Great Britain
Group B
Clay – 64S/32D/32XD
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
6–8, 7–5, 6–3, 8–6
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Juan Gisbert Sr.
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–4, 8–6
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–2, 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
21 May French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam – Group AA
Clay – 128S/64D/32XD
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–3, 6–3, 6–0
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 5–7, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of France.svg Jean-Claude Barclay
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Jun Italian Open
Rome, Italy
Group A
Clay – $101,600 – 96S/48D
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–1, 6–1, 6–1
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Hungary.svg Péter Szőke
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–3, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Berlin Open
Berlin, West Germany
Group C
Clay – 32S/16D
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Germany.svg Attila Korpás
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of Germany.svg Harald Elschenbroich
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bernard Mignot
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
4–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Mexico.svg Joaquín Loyo-Mayo
11 Jun German Open
Hamburg, West Germany
Group B
Clay – 62S/28D
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
6–1, 3–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of Germany.svg Harald Elschenbroich
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of Italy.svg Martin Mulligan
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
7–6, 7–6, 7–6
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
John Player Open
Nottingham, Great Britain
Group B
Grass – 40S/21D
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
3–6, 6–1, 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of India.svg Jaidip Mukerjea
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stephen Warboys
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
18 Jun Rothmans Championships
London, Great Britain
Group C
Grass – 48S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
9–8, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–4, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Keldie
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Rothmans South of England Championships
Eastbourne, Great Britain
Group B
Grass – 32S/16D
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
6–2, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
6–4, 4–6, 7–5
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
25 Jun Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam – Group AA
Grass – 128S/64D/56XD
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
6–1, 9–8(7–5), 6–3
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
3–6, 6–3, 6–4, 8–9(3–7), 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cooper
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
9 Jul Swedish Open
Båstad, Sweden
Group B
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/22D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–4, 6–2, 7–6
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of Sweden.svg Leif Johansson
Flag of Italy.svg Martin Mulligan
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Pinto Bravo
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Zugarelli
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Swiss Open
Gstaad, Switzerland
Group B
Clay – 32S
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–4, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Green Shield Welsh Open
Newport, Great Britain
Group C
Grass – 64S/32D
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
9–8, 8–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Paish
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jeff Simpson
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Terry Ryan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Bartlett
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Bohrnstedt
Title shared. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bertram / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lloyd
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Giltinan / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Keldie
16 Jul U.S. Professional Tennis Championships
Boston, United States
Group B
Hard – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Austrian Open
Kitzbühel, Austria
Group C
Clay – 32S/17D
Title shared. Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Mexico.svg Marcelo Lara
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg José Edison Mandarino
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Vladimir Korotkov
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–2, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg José Edison Mandarino
Flag of Argentina.svg Tito Vázquez
Dutch Open
Hilversum, the Netherlands
Group C
Clay – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
2–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–7, 6–3
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of France.svg Wanaro N'Godrella
Flag of Germany.svg Attila Korpás
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
4–6, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Antonio Muñoz
23 Jul Washington Star International
Washington, United States
Group A
Clay – $75,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Volvo International
Bretton Woods, United States
Group C
Clay – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
7–5, 2–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
7–6, 4–6, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
30 Jul First National Bank Classic
Louisville, United States
Group A
Clay – $75,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Antonio Muñoz
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
0–6, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Buckeye Championships
Columbus, United States
Group C
Hard – $25,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
3–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
6–4, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Aug Western Championships
Cincinnati, United States
Group B
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
5–7, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
1–6, 7–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Tanglewood International Tennis Classic
Clemmons, United States
Group C
Clay – 32S/16D
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–3, 6–4
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei
13 Aug U.S. Clay Court Championships
Indianapolis, United States
Group B
Clay – $90,000 – 50S/22D
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
6–4, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Pennsylvania Championships
Merion, United States
Group C
Grass – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep
7–5, 3–6, 7–6, 3–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Scott Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Herb Fitzgibbon
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of France.svg Jean-Baptiste Chanfreau
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Austin
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
20 Aug Canadian Open
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Group A
Hard – $100,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–3, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
7–5, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Eastern Championships
South Orange, United States
Group C
Grass – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
6–4, 6–7, 6–4
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–7, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
27 Aug US Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam – Group AA
Grass – $118,000–128S/62D/32XD
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–4, 1–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
7–5, 2–6, 7–5, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
10 SepU.S. Hard Court Championships
Aptos, United States
Group C
Hard – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Austin
7–6, 6–4
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Bohrnstedt
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Machette
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Austin
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
6–2, 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
Rainier International Tennis Classic
Seattle, United States
Group C
Carpet (i) – $37,500 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
7–5, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Denmark.svg Torben Ulrich
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
2–6, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
17 Sep Pacific Southwest Open
Los Angeles, United States
Group A
Hard – $75,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
7–5, 7–6(11–9)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
24 Sep Pacific Coast Championships
San Francisco, United States
Group B
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
5–7, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–2, 6–1
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
Tam International
Chicago, United States
Group B
Carpet (i) – 32S/16D
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
3–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–7, 7–6, 7–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 OctFort Worth Open
Fort Worth, United States
Group B
Hard – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
7–5, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
7–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Quebec Open
Quebec, Canada
Group B
32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–1, 6–1, 6–7, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of Sweden.svg Tenny Svensson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–2, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Osaka Open
Osaka, Japan
Group C
Hard – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Japan.svg Toshiro Sakai Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Japan.svg Jun Kuki
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Milan Holeček
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
6–4, 7–6
Flag of Japan.svg Jun Kamiwazumi
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
8 Oct Trofeo Conde de Godó
Barcelona, Spain
Group A
Clay – 58S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
2–6, 6–1, 8–6, 6–4
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg José Higueras
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4–6, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Antonio Muñoz
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Japan Open Tennis Championships
Tokyo, Japan
Group B
48S/24D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
6–1, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
7–5, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
15 OctTrofeo Melia
Madrid, Spain
Group A
Clay – 64S/31D
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg José Higueras
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–3, 6–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Indian Open
New Delhi, India
Group B
32S/16D
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
6–4, 5–7, 8–9, 6–3, 11–9
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of India.svg Jasjit Singh
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–2, 6–4
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Milo International Tennis Classic
Manila, the Philippines
Group C
32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
6–1, 6–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Milan Holeček
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of Mexico.svg Marcelo Lara
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
4–6, 7–5, 7–6
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
22 Oct Aryamehr Cup
Tehran, Iran
Group A
Clay – 48S/21D
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–7, 6–1, 7–5, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Czechoslovakian Championships
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Group C
Clay – 32S/16D
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
4–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0, 7–5
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Písecký
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg František Pála
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
7–6, 7–6
Flag of Hungary.svg Róbert Machán
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
29 Oct Jean Becker Open
Paris, France
Group B
Hard (i) – $50,000 – 48S/23D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
4–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of France.svg Jean-Baptiste Chanfreau
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Sweden.svg Leif Johansson
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Juan Gisbert Sr.
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Indonesia Open
Jakarta, Indonesia
Group C
32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
7–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Mexico.svg Marcelo Lara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Keldie
Flag of Indonesia.svg Gondo Widjojo
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
7–5, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Viceroy Classic
Hong Kong
Group C
Hard – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–3, 3–6, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–3, 5–7, 17–15
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Nov Stockholm Open
Stockholm, Sweden
Group A
Hard (i) – 48S/24D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
6–3, 4–6, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–3, 6–7, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Australian Indoor Championships
Sydney, Australia
Group B
Hard (i) – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
3–6, 7–5, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
12 NovDewar Cup
London, Great Britain
Group B
Carpet (i) – 32S/16D
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
6–4, 8–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
Benson & Hedges Classic
Christchurch, New Zealand
Group C
29S/12D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
7–6, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Dell
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Walkover
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jeff Simpson
19 Nov South African Championships [note 1]
Johannesburg, South Africa
Group A
Hard – 32S/16D/16XD
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–4, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lew Hoad
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Maud
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
6–3, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
South American Championships
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Group B
Clay – 32S/4D
Singles
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
3–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–6(5–5) ret.
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Toma Ovici
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Pinto Bravo
Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Cano
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
26 Nov Davis Cup Final
Cleveland, United States – carpet
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
5–0
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia

December

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Dec Commercial Union Assurance Masters
Boston, United States
Hard (i) – $50,000 – 8S
Singles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–3, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Round robin
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes

Grand Prix points system

The tournaments listed above were divided into four groups. Group AA consisted of the Triple Crown – the French Open, the Wimbledon Championships and the US Open – while the other tournaments were divided into Groups A, B and C by prize money and draw size. Points were allocated based on these groups and the finishing position of a player in a tournament. No points were awarded to first round losers and ties were settled by the number of tournaments played. The points allocation is listed below:

Group AA
  • Champion: 100
  • Runner-up: 75
  • Semifinalist: 50
  • Quarterfinalist: 25
  • Fourth Round: 12
  • Third Round: 6
  • Second Round: 3
Group A
  • Champion: 60
  • Runner-up: 40
  • Semifinalist: 30
  • Quarterfinalist: 15
  • 9th – 16th: 7
  • 17th – 32nd: 3
  • 33rd – 64th: 1
Group B
  • Champion: 40
  • Runner-up: 30
  • Semifinalist: 20
  • 5th – 8th: 10
  • 9th – 16th: 5
  • 17th – 32nd: 2
Group C
  • Champion: 20
  • Runner-up: 15
  • Semifinalist: 10
  • 5th – 8th: 5
  • 9th – 16th: 3
  • 17th – 32nd: 1

Grand Prix rankings

1) Ilie Năstase 610 points, 2) John Newcombe 512.5 points, 3) Tom Okker 498 points, 4) Jimmy Connors 383 points, 5) Manuel Orantes 358.5 points, 6) Jan Kodeš 315 points, 7) Stan Smith 274 points, 8) Tom Gorman 270 points, 9) Björn Borg 240 points, 10) Arthur Ashe 236 points, 11) Rod Laver 230 points, 12) Nikki Pilic 210 points, 13) Jaime Fillol 203 points, 14) Raúl Ramírez 186.5 points, 15) Onny Parun 177 points, 16) Vijay Amritraj 169.5 points, 17) Ken Rosewall 169 points, 18) Eddie Dibbs 155 points, 19) Karl Meiler 155 points, 20) Marty Riessen 141 points, 21) Alex Metreveli 141 points, 22) Jiří Hřebec 131 points, 23) Ross Case 126 points, 24) Roger Taylor 126 points, 25) Guillermo Vilas 121 points, 26) Adriano Panatta 119 points, 27) Brian Gottfried 118 points, 28) Mark Cox 118 points, 29) Jürgen Fassbender 115 points, 30) Charles Pasarell 112 points, 31) Cliff Drysdale 112 points, 32) Paolo Bertolucci 104 points, 33) Geoff Masters 100 points, 34) Ray Moore 98 points, 35) John Alexander 98 points [3]

ATP rankings

On 23 August 1973 the Association of Tennis Professionals published its first list of computer rankings, using points averages rather than points totals in their calculations. These are the ATP rankings of the top twenty singles players in the first list [4] and at the end of the 1973 season, [5] with numbers of ranking points, points averages, numbers of tournaments played, year-end rankings in 1973, highest and lowest positions during the season and number of spots gained or lost from the first rankings to the year-end rankings.

See also

Notes

  1. The tournament started on 14 November.

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