Tennis tournament
The 1972 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens , in New York City, USA. The tournament ran from 28 August until 10 September. It was the 92nd staging of the US Open , and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1972.
Finals
Men's singles
Main article: 1972 US Open – Men's singles
Ilie Năstase defeated Arthur Ashe , 3–6, 6–3, 6–7, 6–4, 6–3
It was Năstase's 1st career Grand Slam title, and his 1st (and only) US Open title.
Women's singles
Main article: 1972 US Open – Women's singles
Billie Jean King defeated Kerry Melville , 6–3, 7–5
It was King's 9th career Grand Slam title, her 5th during the Open Era, and her 3rd US Open title.
Men's doubles
Main article: 1972 US Open – Men's doubles
Cliff Drysdale / Roger Taylor defeated Owen Davidson / John Newcombe , 6–4, 7–6, 6–3
Women's doubles
Main article: 1972 US Open – Women's doubles
Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Margaret Court / Virginia Wade , 6–3, 1–6, 6–3
Mixed doubles
Main article: 1972 US Open – Mixed doubles
Margaret Court / Marty Riessen defeated Rosemary Casals / Ilie Năstase , 6–3, 7–5
Top 10 seeds
Men's singles
References
"1972 US Open – Men's Singles" . ATP.
^ "1972 US Open" (PDF). WTA.
"1972 US Open – Men's Doubles" . ATP.
"Nastase upsets Ashe for tennis crown" . The Bulletin . UPI. September 11, 1972. p. 11.
External links
1972 Women's Tennis Circuit « 1971 1973 » Grand Slam events
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