1972 Virginia Slims of Washington explained

The 1972 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Linden Hill Racquet Club in Bethesda, Maryland in the United States that was part of the 1972 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from February 24 through February 29, 1972. Unseeded Nancy Gunter won the singles title and earned $3,500 first-prize money.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1972 Virginia Slims of Washington – Singles. Nancy Gunter defeated Chris Evert 7–6^(5–1), 6–2

Doubles

Wendy Overton / Valerie Ziegenfuss defeated Judy Tegart / Françoise Dürr 7–5, 6–2

Prize money

Event	W	F	3rd	4th	QF	Round of 16
style=background:#efefef	Singles	$3,500	$2,400	$1,900	$1,600	$750	$400

Notes and References

1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 114, 118. John Dolan.
2. Book: World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1973. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780671216238. 130, 157. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
3. Web site: Misses Evert and Casals Reach Tennis Semifinals. The New York Times. February 26, 1972.