The 1972 Virginia Slims of Richmond was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor clay courts at the Westwood Racquet Club in Richmond, Virginia in the United States that was part of the 1972 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 21 through March 26, 1972. Third-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1972 Virginia Slims of Richmond | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 21–26 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Virginia Slims Pro Tour Grand Prix Circuit |
| Draw | 32S / ?D |
| Prize money | $18,000 |
| Surface | Clay (Green) / indoor |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Venue | Westwood Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
| Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Gunter 6–3, 6–4
Doubles
edit Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King defeated 
Judy Dalton / Karen Krantzcke 7–5, 7–6
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $3,400 | $2,200 | $1,600 | $1,300 | $800 | $400 | $100 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 119–120.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 130, 157. ISBN 9780671216238.