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Tennis tournament
1972 Virginia Slims of Richmond
DateMarch 21–26
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims Pro Tour
Grand Prix Circuit
Draw32S / ?D
Prize money$18,000
SurfaceClay (Green) / indoor
LocationRichmond, Virginia, U.S.
VenueWestwood Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King
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The 1972 Virginia Slims of Richmond was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor clay courts at the Westwood Racquet Club in Richmond, Virginia in the United States that was part of the 1972 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 21 through March 26, 1972. Third-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Nancy Gunter 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated Australia Judy Dalton / Australia Karen Krantzcke 7–5, 7–6

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles $3,400 $2,200 $1,600 $1,300 $800 $400 $100

References

  1. ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 119–120.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 130, 157. ISBN 9780671216238.
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