The 1973 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from 27 August until 9 September. It was the 93rd staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1973. It was the first year the boy's championship was held. The 1973 US Open was the first Grand Slam tournament to offer equal prize money to women and men. US Open 1973: August 27 – September 9, 1973 at West Side Tennis Club. Men's singles: John Newcombe — 5th major title. Women's singles: Margaret Court — 23rd major title. Wiki link