1972 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis explained

The 1972 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States that was part of the 1972 Virginia Slims Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from May 3 through May 6, 1972. The qualifying event for the singles competition took place on May 1 and May 2, 1972 at the Indianapolis Racquet Club.^[1] First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $4,000 first-prize money.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Gunter 6–3, 6–3

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Karen Krantzcke defeated Judy Dalton / Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–2

Prize money

Event	W	F	3rd	4th	QF	Round of 16
style=background:#efefef	Singles	$4,000	$2,600	$1,800	$1,500	$750	$400

Notes and References

1. News: Bob Williams. Billie Jean, Nancy head net visitors this week. The Indianapolis Star. April 30, 1972. 7 (Section 4). Twelve players including six other seeded stars in the field of 36 will be exempt from a special two-day qualifying round at the Indianapolis Racquet Club tomorrow and Tuesday.. limited. Newspapers.com.
2. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 114, 123. John Dolan.
3. Book: World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1973. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780671216238. 143. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
4. Web site: Mrs. King victor in final. The New York Times. May 6, 1972.