1972 Caribe Hilton Invitational

The 1972 Caribe Hilton Invitational was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico that was part of the 1972 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament in the open era and was held from March 27 through April 2, 1972. Third-seeded Nancy Gunter won the singles title and earned $3,500 first-prize money.[1][2]

1972 Caribe Hilton Invitational
DateMarch 27 – April 2
Edition2nd
CategoryVS Circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$18,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationSan Juan, Puerto Rico
VenueCaribe Hilton Hotel
Champions
Singles
United States Nancy Gunter
Doubles
United States Rosemary Casals / United States Billie Jean King
← 1971 · Caribe Hilton Invitational · 1973 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Nancy Gunter defeated   Chris Evert 6–1, 6–3

Doubles

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  Rosemary Casals /   Billie Jean King defeated   Karen Krantzcke /   Judy Tegart-Dalton 6–2, 6–3

References

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  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 130, 157. ISBN 9780671216238.
  2. ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 121.