1972 British Motor Cars Invitational Explained

The 1972 British Motor Cars Invitational, also known as the BMC Invitational, was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the second edition of the event and was held from January 12 through January 15, 1972. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title, her second consecutive at the event, and earned $3,400 first-prize money.^{[1] [2]}

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Kerry Melville 7–6^(5–0), 7–6^(5–2)

Doubles

Rosie Casals / Virginia Wade defeated Françoise Dürr / Judy Dalton 6–3, 5–7, 6–2

Prize money

Event	W	F	3rd	4th	QF	Round of 16
style=background:#f3f3f3	Singles	$3,400	$2,200	$1,500	$1,200	$700	$350

Notes and References

1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 114–116. John Dolan.
2. Book: World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1973. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780671216238. 157–158. John Barrett.