The 1972 Virginia Slims of Jacksonville was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor clay courts at the Deerwood Club in Jacksonville, Florida in the United States that was part of the 1972 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 4 through April 9, 1972. Unseeded Marie Neumannová won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1972 Virginia Slims of Jacksonville | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 4–9 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Virginia Slims Pro Tour Grand Prix Circuit |
| Draw | 32S / ?D |
| Prize money | $18,000 |
| Surface | Clay (Green) / indoor |
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Deerwood Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Marie Neumannová | |
| Doubles | |
 Judy Dalton / Karen Krantzcke | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Marie Neumannová defeated 
Billie Jean King 6–4, 6–3
Doubles
edit Judy Dalton / Karen Krantzcke defeated 
Vicki Berner / Billie Jean King 7–5, 6–4
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $3,400 | $2,200 | $1,450 | $750 | $350 | $100 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 121–122.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 130, 157. ISBN 9780671216238.