1972 British Hard Court Championships Explained

The 1972 British Hard Court Championships, also known by its sponsored name Rothmans British Hard Court Championships, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at The West Hants Club in Bournemouth, England. The event was part of the Grand Prix circuit and categorized as B class. The tournament was held from 8 to 13 May 1972. Bob Hewitt and Evonne Goolagong won the singles titles.[1]

Finals

Men's singles

Bob Hewitt defeated Pierre Barthès 6–2, 6–4, 6–3

Women's singles

Evonne Goolagong defeated Helga Niessen Masthoff 6–0, 6–4

Men's doubles

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac 8–6, 6–2, 3–6, 4–6, 6–4

Women's doubles

Evonne Goolagong / Helen Gourlay defeated Brenda Kirk / Betty Stöve 7–5, 6–1

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis '73. 1973. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780671216238. 120. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).