The 1972 Western Championships, also known as the Cincinnati Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Queen City Racquet Club in the Sharonville suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 72nd edition of the tournament and was held from July 31 through August 6, 1972. Jimmy Connors and Margaret Court won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles Jimmy Connors defeated Guillermo Vilas 6–3, 6–3 It was Connors' 5th singles title of the year and of his career.

Women's singles Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 3–6, 6–2, 7–5

Men's doubles Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Paul Gerken / Humphrey Hose 7–6, 6–4

Women's doubles Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong defeated Brenda Kirk / Pat Walkden-Pretorius 6–4, 6–1

References

External links

ATP tournament profile ITF tournament edition profile