The 1973 Pacific Coast Open, also known by its sponsored name Fireman's Fund International, was a men's

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tournament that was part of the Grade B category of the 1973 Grand Prix circuit. The event was played on outdoor hard courts at the Round Hill Country Club in Alamo in the

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. It was the 85th edition of the tournament and was held from September 23 through September 30, 1973. Fourth-seeded

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won the singles title and the accompanying $9,000 first-prize money and 40 Grand Prix points.

Finals

Singles

defeated Björn Borg 5–7, 6–1, 6–4

Doubles

/ Stan Smith defeated Ove Nils Bengtson / Jim McManus 6–2, 6–1

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
{{1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix Pacific Coast International Open 1973 World Championship Tennis circuit Pacific Coast International Open Pacific Coast International Open Pacific Coast International Open Pacific Coast International Open