1973 First Federal of Sarasota Open
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DateApril 5–8
Edition1st
CategoryGrand Prix (USLTA)
Draw16S / 8D
| 1973 First Federal of Sarasota Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 5–8 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Grand Prix (USLTA) |
| Draw | 16S / 8D |
| Prize money | $20,000 |
| Surface | Clay (green) / indoor |
| Location | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Bath & Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
| Patti Hogan / Sharon Walsh | |
The 1973 First Federal of Sarasota Open, also known as the Virginia Slims of Sarasota, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts at the Bath & Racquet Club in Sarasota, Florida in the United States that was part of the USLTA circuit which was in turn part of the 1973 Commercial Union Grand Prix circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 5 through April 8, 1973.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $5,000 first-prize money.[2]
