1972 US Open (tennis) explained

The 1972 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City, USA. The tournament ran from 28 August until 10 September. It was the 92nd staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1972.[1]

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1972 US Open – Men's singles. Ilie Năstase defeated Arthur Ashe, 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(1–5), 6–4, 6–3

Women's singles

See main article: 1972 US Open – Women's singles. Billie Jean King defeated Kerry Melville, 6–3, 7–5

Men's doubles

See main article: 1972 US Open – Men's doubles. Cliff Drysdale / Roger Taylor defeated Owen Davidson / John Newcombe, 6–4, 7–6, 6–3

Women's doubles

See main article: 1972 US Open – Women's doubles. Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Margaret Court / Virginia Wade, 6–3, 1–6, 6–3

Mixed doubles

See main article: 1972 US Open – Mixed doubles. Margaret Court / Marty Riessen defeated Rosemary Casals / Ilie Năstase, 6–3, 7–5

Top 10 seeds

Men's singles

1. lost to 6 QF
2. ) lost to 2nd
3. lost to 12 R16
4. defeated 6 W
5. lost to 3rd
6. lost to 4 F
7. lost to 3rd
8. lost to 2nd
9. lost to 3rd
10. ) lost to 3rd

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Notes and References

  1. News: Nastase upsets Ashe for tennis crown. The Bulletin. UPI. September 11, 1972. 11.