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Tennis tournament
1972 Virginia Slims Conquistadores
DateApril 17–23
Edition1st
CategoryVirginia Slims Pro Tour
Grand Prix Circuit
Draw32S / 12D
Prize money$18,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationTucson, Arizona, U.S.
VenueTucson Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
Australia Kerry Harris / Australia Karen Krantzcke
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The 1972 Virginia Slims Conquistadores, also known as the Tucson Conquistadores Women's Tennis Tournament, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts at the Tucson Racquet Club in Tucson, Arizona in the United States that was part of the 1972 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 17 through April 23, 1972. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated France Françoise Dürr 6–0, 6–3

Doubles

Australia Kerry Harris / Australia Karen Krantzcke defeated Australia Judy Dalton / France Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–7, 6–3

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles $3,400 $2,400 $1,600 $1,300 $750 $350 $150

References

  1. ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 122–123.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 131, 157. ISBN 9780671216238.
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