The 1973 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1973 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 70th edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 27 November 1973. Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert won the singles titles.
Jimmy Connors defeated Arthur Ashe 6âÂÂ4, 7âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ3
Chris Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong 6âÂÂ3, 6âÂÂ3
Arthur Ashe / Tom Okker defeated Lew Hoad / Robert Maud 6âÂÂ2, 4âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ2, 6âÂÂ4
Linky Boshoff / Ilana Kloss defeated Chris Evert / Virginia Wade 7âÂÂ6, 2âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ1