Virginia Slims of Columbus
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| Virginia Slims of Columbus | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | Virginia Slims of Columbus |
| Tour | WTA Tour |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Abolished | 1973 |
| Editions | 2 |
| Location | Columbus, Georgia |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
The Virginia Slims of Columbus is a defunct WTA Tour affiliated women's tennis tournament played from 1972 to 1973.[1] It was held in Columbus, Georgia in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts.[2]
Past finals
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 |  Rosemary Casals |  Françoise Dürr | 6–7(2–5), 7–6(5–0), 6–0 |
| 1973 | Chris Evert |  Margaret Court | Walkover |
Doubles
[edit]| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Françoise Dürr Helen Gourlay | Kerry Harris Kerry Reid | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1973 | Françoise Dürr Betty Stöve | Mona Guerrant Pam Teeguarden | 7–5, 7–5 |
References
[edit]- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 183, 186. ISBN 9780362001686.
- ^ Mark Strong (September 26, 1973). "Slims won't return". The Columbus Enquirer. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
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