1972 Bristol Open

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1972 Bristol Open
Date12–17 June
Edition1st
Category Grand Prix (C category)
Draw32S / 17D
Prize money$17,000
Surface Grass / outdoor
Location Bristol, England
Champions
Singles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt [1]
Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan [2]
Bristol Open ·  1981  

The 1972 Bristol Open, also known by its sponsored name W.D. & H.O. Wills Open Tournament, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts. The event was part of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit and classified as C category. It was played in Bristol, Great Britain and was held from 12 to 17 June 1972. Bob Hewitt won the singles title and earned $7,800 first-prize money. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt defeated Flag of the United States.svg Alejandro Olmedo 6–4, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan defeated Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lew Hoad

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References

  1. "1972 Bristol – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1972 Bristol – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 121. ISBN   0671216236.
  4. "Olmedo is Beaten by Hewitt in Final". The New York Times. 17 June 1972.