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1973 South American Open
Date19 – 25 November
Edition6th
CategoryGrand Prix (Group B)
Draw32S / 4D
Prize money$35,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationBuenos Aires, Argentina
Champions
Singles
Argentina Guillermo Vilas
Doubles
Argentina Guillermo Vilas / Argentina Ricardo Cano
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The 1973 South American Open, also known as the Argentine Open, was a men's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit, categorized as Group B, and was held from 19 November through 25 November 1973. Guillermo Vilas won the singles title after first-seeded Björn Borg had to retire in the final after injuring his hand when he ran into the umpire's stand. He earned $7,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1973 South American Open – Singles

Argentina Guillermo Vilas defeated Sweden Björn Borg 3–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–6 (Borg retired)

  • It was Vilas's only singles title of the year and the first of his career.

Doubles

Argentina Guillermo Vilas / Argentina Ricardo Cano defeated Chile Patricio Cornejo / Colombia Ivan Molina 7–6, 6–3

References

  1. "1980 Buenos Aires – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 122. ISBN 9780362001686.
  3. "Bjorn Borg hurt, loses by decision". The Sacramento Bee. 26 November 1973. p. C6 – via Newspapers.com.

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