The qualifying process for the 1972 Uber Cup took place from 27 July 1971 to 11 March 1972 to decide the final teams which will play in the final tournament.
Qualification process The qualification process is divided into four regions, the Asian Zone, the American Zone, the European Zone and the Australasian Zone. Teams in their respective zone will compete in a knockout format. Three singles and four doubles will be played on the day of competition. The teams that win their respective zone will earn a place in the final tournament to be held in Tokyo.
The winners of the 1969 Uber Cup, Japan were exempted from the qualifying rounds and automatically qualified for the final tournament.
Qualified teams Country Qualified as Qualified on Final appearance 1969 Uber Cup winners14 June 19693rdAsian Zone winners25 February 1972 4th European Zone winners 11 March 1972 3rd American Zone winners 26 February 19724thAustralasian Zone winners 27 July 19714th
Asian Zone Bracket
First round Indonesia automatically qualified for the next round after Hong Kong retired from the competition.
Semi-finals
Final The final of the Asian zone between Indonesia and Thailand which was scheduled to be held in Jakarta on 25 February 1972 was later cancelled after Thailand withdrew from the competition due to injuries sustained by players. Therefore, Indonesia qualified for the final tournament in Tokyo.
American Zone Bracket
Final
European Zone Bracket
First round
Second round
Semi-finals
Final
Australasian Zone
Bracket
Final
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