1972 Roanoke International

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1972 Roanoke International
DateJanuary 21–23
Edition1st
Category USLTA Indoor Circuit
Draw9S / 8D
Prize money$7,500
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Venue Roanoke Civic Center
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors / Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim [2]
Roanoke International Tennis Tournament ·  1973  

The 1972 Roanoke International was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, Virginia, in the United States that was part of the 1972 USLTA Indoor Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the event and was held from January 21 through January 23, 1972. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title and earned $2,500 first-prize money. [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors defeated Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník 6–4, 7–6

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors / Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim defeated Flag of New Zealand.svg Ian Crookenden / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník 6–4, 3–6, 6–3

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References

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  2. "1972 Roanoke – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
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