The 1973 Virginia Slims of Richmond was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor clay courts at the Westwood Racquet Club in Richmond, Virginia in the United States that was part of the 1973 Virginia Slims World Championship Series.

It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from March 14 through March 18, 1973.

First-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.

[1][2][3] Margaret Court defeated Janet Newberry 6–2, 6–1 Margaret Court / Lesley Hunt defeated Karen Krantzcke / Betty Stöve 6–2, 7–6(5–4)