1972 Holton Tennis Classic Explained

The 1972 Holton Tennis Classic, also known as the St. Louis WCT, was a men's professional tennis tournament that was part of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was held on outdoor hard courts at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri in the United States. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from June 26 through July 2, 1972. Seventh-seeded John Newcombe won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[1]

Finals

Singles

John Newcombe defeated Nikola Pilić 6–3, 6–3

Doubles

John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated John Alexander / Phil Dent 7–6, 6–2

Notes and References

  1. News: Holton Tennis Championship to Newcombe . The News-Democrat of Belleville . UPI . July 3, 1972 . 13 . Newspapers.com . limited.