The 1972 Bristol Open, also known by its sponsored name W.D. & H.O. Wills Open Tournament, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts. The event was part of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit and classified as C category. It was played in Bristol, Great Britain and was held from 12 to 17 June 1972. Bob Hewitt won the singles title and earned $7,800 first-prize money.[3][4]
| 1972 Bristol Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 12–17 June |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Grand Prix (C category) |
| Draw | 32S / 17D |
| Prize money | $17,000 |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
| Location | Bristol, England |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Bob Hewitt[1] | |
| Doubles | |
| Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Bob Hewitt defeated 
Alejandro Olmedo 6–4, 6–3
- It was Hewitt's 5th title of the year and the 7th of his career.
Doubles
edit Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Clark Graebner / 
Lew Hoad
- It was Hewitt's 4th title of the year and the 6th of his career. It was McMillan's 3rd title of the year and the 5th of his career.
References
edit- ^ "1972 Bristol – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1972 Bristol – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 121. ISBN 0671216236.
- ^ "Olmedo is Beaten by Hewitt in Final". The New York Times. 17 June 1972.