1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships

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1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships
Date7 August – 13 August
Edition4th
Category Grand Prix
Draw64S/32D
Surface Clay / Outdoor
Location Indianapolis, USA
Champions
Men's singles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt [1]
Women's singles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Men's doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan [2]
Women's doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
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The 1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was part of the 1972 Grand Prix circuit. The event was held in Indianapolis, USA and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 4th edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held in from 7 August through 13 August 1972. Bob Hewitt and Chris Evert won the singles titles.

Contents

Finals

Men's singles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt defeated Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors 7–6, 6–1, 6–2

Women's singles

Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong 7–6, 6–1

Men's doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan defeated Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol / Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo 6–2, 6–3

Women's doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court / Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden 6–2, 6–1

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References

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