1972 Washington Star International

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1972 Washington Star International
DateJuly 17–23
Edition4th
Category World Championship Tennis
Draw64S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Washington, D.C., United States
VenueWashington Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche [1]
Doubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker / Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen [2]
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The 1972 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts at the Washington Tennis Stadium in Washington, D.C. The event was part of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from July 17 through July 23, 1972. Tony Roche won the singles title after surviving a match point in the final against Marty Riessen and earned $10,000 first-prize money. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche defeated Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen 3–6, 7–6, 6–4

Doubles

Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker / Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 3–6, 6–3, 6–2

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References

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