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]
| 1972 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3–6 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Virginia Slims Circuit |
| Draw | 16S / 8D |
| Prize money | $20,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sportface) / indoor |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Venue | Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum |
| Attendance | ~3,000 |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
Rosemary Casals  Karen Krantzcke | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Gunter 6–3, 6–3
Doubles
edit Rosemary Casals / Karen Krantzcke defeated Judy Dalton / 
Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–2
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [2] | $4,000 | $2,600 | $1,800 | $1,500 | $750 | $400 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ Bob Williams (April 30, 1972). "Billie Jean, Nancy head net visitors this week". The Indianapolis Star. p. 7 (Section 4) – via Newspapers.com.
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.
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 123.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 143. ISBN 9780671216238.
- ^ "Mrs. King victor in final". The New York Times. May 6, 1972.