1972 Virginia Slims Masters Explained

The 1972 Virginia Slims Masters was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor clay court at the Bartlett Park Tennis Center in St. Petersburg, Florida in the United States. The event was part of the 1972 WT Woman's Pro Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from April 11 through April 16, 1972. Second-seeded Nancy Gunter won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money.[1] [2]

Finals

Singles

Nancy Gunter defeated Chris Evert 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

Karen Krantzcke / Wendy Overton defeated Judy Tegart / Françoise Dürr 7–5, 6–4

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#efefefSingles $3,400$2,000$1,650$1,450$750$350$100

Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 114, 122. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1973. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780671216238. 131, 157. John Barrett.