Virginia Slims of Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Virginia Slims of Hawaii |
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| Event name | Virginia Slims of Hawaii |
| Tour | WTA Tour |
| Ended | 1973 |
| Court type | Hard |
The Virginia Slims of Hawaii was a special women's tennis tournament that happened only once, in 1973. It was part of the WTA Tour, which is like the big league for women's professional tennis. This tournament took place in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the United States. Players competed outdoors on hard courts, which are tennis courts with a firm surface.
Tournament Champions
This section shows who won the Virginia Slims of Hawaii tournament in 1973.
Singles Winners
In tennis, 'singles' means one player plays against another player. The 'Champions' are the winners, and 'Runners-up' are the players who came in second place.
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 |  Billie Jean King |
 Helen Gourlay |
6–1, 6–1 |
The famous American tennis player Billie Jean King won the singles title. She was a very strong player and won many big tournaments in her career.
Doubles Winners
In 'doubles,' two players team up against another pair of two players.
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Kerry Harris Kerry Reid |
Helen Gourlay Karen Krantzcke |
6–3, 3–6, 6–3 |
The Australian team of Kerry Harris and Kerry Reid won the doubles championship.
