1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships

The 1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was part of the 1972 Grand Prix circuit. The event was held in Indianapolis, USA and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 4th edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held in from 7 August through 13 August 1972. Bob Hewitt and Chris Evert won the singles titles.

1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships
Date7 August – 13 August
Edition4th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw64S/32D
SurfaceClay / Outdoor
LocationIndianapolis, USA
Champions
Men's singles
South Africa Bob Hewitt[1]
Women's singles
United States Chris Evert
Men's doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan[2]
Women's doubles
Australia Evonne Goolagong / Australia Lesley Hunt
← 1971 · U.S. Clay Court Championships · 1973 →

Finals

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Men's singles

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  Bob Hewitt defeated   Jimmy Connors 7–6, 6–1, 6–2

Women's singles

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  Chris Evert defeated   Evonne Goolagong 7–6, 6–1

Men's doubles

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  Bob Hewitt /   Frew McMillan defeated   Jaime Fillol /   Patricio Cornejo 6–2, 6–3

Women's doubles

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  Evonne Goolagong /   Lesley Hunt defeated   Margaret Court /   Pam Teeguarden 6–2, 6–1

References

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  1. ^ "ATP – 1972 Indianapolis Men's Singles draw". ATP.
  2. ^ "ATP – 1972 Indianapolis Men's Doubles draw". ATP.
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