1972 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament Explained

The 1972 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament was a men's professional tennis tournament held on indoor carpet courts in the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from 18 to 22 January 1972. It was part of the 1972 USLTA Indoor Circuit. Cliff Richey won the singles title and $6,960 in prize money after defeating Clark Graebner in a three-hour-and-six-minute final.[1] [2] [3]

Finals

Singles

Cliff Richey defeated Clark Graebner 7–5, 6–7, 7–5, 6–0

Doubles

Clark Graebner / Tom Gorman defeated Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 6–7, 7–5, 6–4, 4–6, 6–4

Notes and References

  1. News: $6960 Win for Richey. The Age. 24 January 1972.
  2. News: Richey Wins marathon. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. 23 January 1972.
  3. Book: World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1973. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780671216238. 281. John Barrett.