The 1972 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts in the United States and was part of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the 45th edition of the tournament and was held from July 31 through August 6, 1972. Bob Lutz defeated John Newcombe, Rod Laver and Cliff Drysdale prior to beating Tom Okker in the Finals.[3]
1972 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships | |
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Date | July 31 – August 6 |
Edition | 45th |
Category | WCT circuit |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $50,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States |
Venue | Longwood Cricket Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Bob Lutz[1] | |
Doubles | |
John Newcombe / Tony Roche[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editBob Lutz defeated Tom Okker, 6–4, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Doubles
editJohn Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated Arthur Ashe / Bob Lutz, 6–3, 1–6, 7–6
References
edit- ^ "1972 Boston – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1972 Boston – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 146. ISBN 9780671216238.