1972 Maureen Connolly Brinker International Explained

The 1972 Maureen Connolly Brinker International was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the T-BAR-M Racquet Club in Dallas, Texas that was part of the 1972 WT Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament, held from March 7 through March 12, 1972.[1] Unseeded Nancy Gunter won the singles title and earned $11,000 first-prize money.[2] [3]

Finals

Singles

Nancy Gunter defeated Billie Jean King 7–6(5–2), 6–1

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Judy Tegart / Françoise Dürr 6–3, 4–6, 7–5

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#efefefSingles $11,000$4,000$2,000$900$475$225

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 114, 117–118. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 130. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  3. Walter Bingham. Shoot-Out at the T BAR M. Sports Illustrated. March 20, 1972. 36. 12. 10–12.