1972 Virginia Slims of Newport
| 1972 Virginia Slims of Newport | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 22–26 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Draw | 32S / ?D |
| Prize money | $18,000 |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Venue | Newport Casino |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Margaret Court | |
| Doubles | |
| Margaret Court / Lesley Hunt | |
The 1972 Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1972 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from August 22 through August 26, 1972. Sixth-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money.[1][2]
Finals
[edit]Singles
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Doubles
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Prize money
[edit]| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $3,400 | $2,000 | $1,600 | $1,300 | $750 | $350 | $150 |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 129–130.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 132. ISBN 9780671216238.