This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1972. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the men's and the women's tennis circuits.
Australian Open CategoryChampion(s)Finalist(s)ScoreMen's singles Ken Rosewall Malcolm Anderson 7–6(7–2), 6–3, 7–5 Women's singles Virginia Wade Evonne Goolagong 6–4, 6–4 Men's doubles Owen Davidson Ken Rosewall Ross Case Geoff Masters 3–6, 7–6, 6–3 Women's doubles Helen Gourlay Kerry Harris Patricia Coleman Karen Krantzcke 6–0, 6–4 Mixed doublesCompetition not held between 1970 and 1986.
French Open CategoryChampion(s)Finalist(s)ScoreMen's singles Andrés Gimeno Patrick Proisy 4–6, 6–3, 6–1, 6–1Women's singles Billie Jean King Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–3 Men's doubles Bob Hewitt Frew McMillan Patricio Cornejo Jaime Fillol 6–3, 8–6, 3–6, 6–1Women's doubles Billie Jean King Betty Stöve Winnie Shaw Nell Truman 6–1, 6–2Mixed doubles Evonne Goolagong Kim Warwick Françoise Dürr Jean-Claude Barclay 6–2, 6–4
Wimbledon CategoryChampion(s)Finalist(s)ScoreMen's singles Stan Smith Ilie Năstase 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 Women's singles Billie Jean King Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–3 Men's doubles Bob Hewitt Frew McMillan Stan Smith Erik van Dillen 6–2, 6–2, 9–7 Women's doubles Billie Jean King Betty Stöve Françoise Dürr Judy Dalton 6–2, 4–6, 6–3 Mixed doubles Ilie Năstase Rosie Casals Kim Warwick Evonne Goolagong 6–4, 6–4
US Open CategoryChampion(s)Finalist(s)ScoreMen's singles Ilie Năstase Arthur Ashe 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(1–5), 6–4, 6–3 Women's singles Billie Jean King Kerry Melville 6–3, 7–5 Men's doubles Cliff Drysdale Roger Taylor Owen Davidson John Newcombe 6–4, 7–6, 6–3Women's doubles Françoise Dürr Betty Stöve Margaret Court Virginia Wade 6–3, 1–6, 6–3Mixed doubles Margaret Court Marty Riessen Rosemary Casals Ilie Năstase 6–3, 7–5
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References
External links
Official website of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Official website of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Official website of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Official website of the International Team Competition in Men's Tennis (Davis Cup) Official website of the International Team Competition in Women's Tennis (Fed Cup)