The 1973 Wimbledon Championships were heavily impacted by an ATP boycott in support of Nikola Pilić, resulting in the withdrawal of 81 male players. Despite the absence of many top male players, the tournament featured the debut of future stars like Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors, and culminated in victories for Ilie Năstase and Billie Jean King.
The 1973 Wimbledon Championships commence with 81 male players boycotting the tournament in support of Nikola Pilić, who was suspended by his national federation, leaving only three of the top sixteen men's seeds competing.
18-year-old Chris Evert begins her first Wimbledon tournament, advancing through the early rounds and showcasing the talent that would dominate women's tennis for the next decade.
20-year-old Jimmy Connors reaches the men's singles quarterfinals in his Wimbledon debut, bringing excitement to a draw depleted by the ongoing boycott.
Alex Metreveli defeats Jimmy Connors in the quarterfinals and advances to the final, becoming the first Soviet player to reach a Grand Slam singles final.
Billie Jean King defeats Chris Evert in straight sets, 6–0, 7–5, to win her fifth Wimbledon singles title and deny the teenager a maiden Grand Slam victory.
Ilie Năstase defeats Alex Metreveli in straight sets, 6–4, 6–1, 6–3, to win his first and only Wimbledon singles title, capitalizing on the absence of many top players.
The tournament concludes with various doubles events, including Billie Jean King and Owen Davidson winning the Mixed Doubles title, marking King's second championship of the tournament.