1972 Rothmans International Vancouver

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1972 Rothmans International Vancouver
Date15–22 October
Edition3rd
Category World Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw30S / 15D
Prize money $50,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Vancouver, BC, Canada
Venue PNE Agrodome [1]
Champions
Singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe [2]
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle [3]
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The 1972 Rothmans International Vancouver, also known as the Vancouver WCT, was a men's professional tennis tournament that was part of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was held on indoor carpet courts at the PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from 15 October through 22 October 1972. First-seeded John Newcombe won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money. [1] [4] [5]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe defeated Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen 6–7(5–7), 7–6(7–5), 7–6(14–12), 7–5

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Cliff Drysdale / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone 7–6, 6–0

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References

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  4. Tony Gallagher (23 October 1972). "Tea had to wait" . The Province. p. 17 via Newspapers.com.
  5. John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 141, 147. ISBN   9780671216238.