1973 Midlands International
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| 1973 Midlands International | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 23–28 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | USLTA Indoor Circuit |
| Draw | 25S / 12D |
| Prize money | $15,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Venue | City Auditorium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Ilie Năstase[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Ilie Năstase / Mike Estep[2] | |
The 1973 Midlands International, also known as the Omaha International, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the City Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska in the United States that was part of the 1973 USLTA Indoor Circuit. It was the fifth edition of the event and was held from January 23 through January 28, 1973. First-seeded Ilie Năstase won the singles title and earned $3,000 first-prize money after his opponent in the final, Jimmy Connors, retired with an ankle injury which he sustained in the semifinal. It was Năstase's third consecutive singles title at the event.[3][4]
Singles
Ilie Năstase defeated Jimmy Connors 5–0 ret.
- It was Năstase's 1st singles title of the year and 25th of his career.
Doubles
William Brown / Mike Estep defeated Jimmy Connors / 
Juan Gisbert, Sr. default[a]