1972 Fidelity WCT Tournament explained

The 1972 Fidelity WCT Tournament, also known as the Richmond WCT, was a men's professional tennis tournament that was part of the Group A of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was held on indoor carpet courts at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia in the United States. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from February 2 through February 6, 1972. First-seeded Rod Laver won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[1]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1972 Fidelity WCT Tournament – Singles. Rod Laver defeated Cliff Drysdale 2–6, 6–3, 7–5, 6–3

Doubles

See main article: 1972 Fidelity WCT Tournament – Doubles. Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche 7–6, 7–6

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Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1973. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780671216238. 141, 144. John Barrett.