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1972 US Open (tennis)

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Edition
  
92nd

Surface
  
Grass

Category
  
Grand Slam (ITF)

Venue
  
West Side Tennis Club

Date
  
28 August – 10 September

Location
  
Forest Hills, Queens, USA

The 1972 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Forest Hills, Queens in New York City, USA. The tournament ran from 28 August until 10 September. It was the 92nd staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1972.

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Men's singles

Ilie Năstase defeated Arthur Ashe, 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(1–5), 6–4, 6–3

  • It was Năstase's 1st career Grand Slam title, and his 1st (and only) US Open title.
  • Women's singles

    Billie Jean King defeated Kerry Melville, 6–3, 7–5

  • It was King's 9th career Grand Slam title, her 5th during the Open Era, and her 3rd US Open title.
  • Men's doubles

    Cliff Drysdale / Roger Taylor defeated Owen Davidson / John Newcombe, 6–4, 7–6, 6–3

    Women's doubles

    Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Margaret Court / Virginia Wade, 6–3, 1–6, 6–3

    Mixed doubles

    Margaret Court / Marty Riessen defeated Rosemary Casals / Ilie Năstase, 6–3, 7–5

    References

    1972 US Open (tennis) Wikipedia