1972 World Championship Tennis circuit

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1972 World Championship Tennis circuit
John Newcombe.jpg
Newcombe won 6 tour titles
Details
Duration6 February 1972 – 26 November 1972
Edition5th
Tournaments26
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe (6)
Most tournament finals Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver (7)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall (7)
Points leader Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
1971
1973

The 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit was one of the two rival professional male tennis circuits of 1972. It was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT). The circuit included twenty-three regular events, and two circuit finals, one taking place in May, counting for the second half of the 1971 season, and the first part of the 1972 season, and a smaller one taking place in November, counting for the second half of the 1972 season, from July through November. [1]

Contents

Schedule

This is the complete schedule of events on the 1972 WCT circuit, with player progression documented until the quarterfinals stage. [2]

Key
WCT Finals
Regular series

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Feb Fidelity WCT
Richmond, United States
Regular series
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
2–6, 6–3, 7–5, 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
7–6, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
8 Feb U.S. Professional Indoor
Philadelphia, United States
Regular series
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
4–6, 6–2, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–3, 6–7, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
20 Feb Canadian Open (WCT)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Regular series
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–1, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
6–4, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Mar Saga Bay Tennis Classic
Hollywood, United States
Regular series
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
3–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
7–5, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
16 Mar Kemper International Tennis Tournament
Chicago, United States
Regular series
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
9 Apr River Oaks Tennis Tournament
Houston, United States
Regular series
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Australia (converted).svg William Bowrey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
16 Apr Rothmans International Quebec
Quebec City, Canada
Regular series
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
7–5, 6–2, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
4–6, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Addison
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
23 Apr Charlotte Tennis Classic
Charlotte, United States
Regular series
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
2–6, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Australia (converted).svg William Bowrey
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–4, 4–6, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
30 Apr United Bank Classic
Denver, United States
Regular series
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S
Singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
1–6, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 May Alan King Tennis Classic
Las Vegas, United States
Regular series
$50,000 – hard – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–3, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Frank Froehling
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
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Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
10 May WCT Finals
Dallas, United States
WCT Finals
$50,000 – carpet (i) – 8S
Singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
4–6, 6–0, 6–3, 6–7, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Jul Holton Tennis Classic
St. Louis, United States
Regular series
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
12 Jul Washington Star International
Washington, United States
Regular series
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
3–6, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
3–6, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
29 Jul First National Tennis Classic
Louisville, United States
Regular series
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Phil Dent
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Aug U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
Boston, United States
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–4, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–3, 1–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
13 Aug Cleveland Classic
Cleveland, United States
Regular series
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
6–3, 4–6, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Frank Froehling
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
20 Aug Colonial Nat'l Invitation Tennis Tournament
Fort Worth, United States
Regular series
Hard – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
5–7, 1–6, 7–5, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
11 Sep Rothmans International
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Regular series
Hard – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
7–5, 4–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–1, 4–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Maud
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Oct Redwood Bank Pacific Coast Championships
Alamo, United States
Regular series
Hard – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–1, 6–1, 7–5
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Addison
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
7–6, 6–4
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
22 Oct Rothmans International
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Regular series
Carpet – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–7, 7–6, 7–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
7–6, 6–0
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
29 Oct Canada Dry International
Essen, West Germany
Regular series
Carpet (i) – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
4–6, 6–4, 3–6, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Germany.svg Wilhelm Bungert
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Nov Swedish Pro Tennis Championships
Gothenburg, Sweden
Regular series
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–0, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–2, 7–6
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
18 Nov Rotterdam Indoors
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Regular series
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
3–6, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
26 Nov WCT Winter Finals
Rome, Italy
WCT Finals
Carpet (i) – $25,000 – 8S
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
6–2, 3–6, 6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe

Statistical information

These tables present the number of singles (S), and doubles (D) titles won by each player and each nation during the season, within all the tournament categories of the 1972 WCT circuit: the WCT Finals, and the regular series tournaments. [2] The players/nations are sorted by: 1) total number of titles (a doubles title won by two players representing the same nation counts as only one win for the nation); 2) importance of those titles (a WCT Finals win equalling two regular tournaments wins); 3) a singles > doubles hierarchy; 4) alphabetical order (by family names for players).

Titles won by player

Total titlesPlayerFinalsRegular seriesAll titles
SSDSD
10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe 6464
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker 1919
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen 1919
7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver 5252
5 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe 13141
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 1230
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 1212
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson 303
2 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz 1111
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael 202
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels 202
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox 110
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić 110
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith 110
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander 101
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors 101
Flag of the United States.svg Phil Dent 101
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale 101
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales 101
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle 101
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor 101

Titles won by nation

Total titlesNationFinalsRegular seriesAll titles
SSDSD
22Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia1138148
19Flag of the United States.svg United States1612712
10Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands1919
2Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom1111
1Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 110
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg South Africa 101

Standings

These are the standings of the top twenty singles players on the WCT circuit, at the end of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit, and after each edition of the WCT Finals in the 1972 season.

1971 Standings
#Player
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
4 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
5 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
7 Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
8 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
10 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
11 Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
13 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
= Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
= Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
17 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Robert Maud
18 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
19 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
1972 Standings (May)
#Player
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
3 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
5 Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
7 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
= Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
13 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
15 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
= Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
18 Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
1972 Standings (November)
#Player
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
2 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
3 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
5 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
= Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
7 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
= Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
= Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
= Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
12 Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
13 Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
= Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
= Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
= Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim
= Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak

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The ATP Challenger Series is the second-tier tour for professional tennis organised by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The 1986 ATP Challenger Series calendar comprises 54 tournaments, with prize money ranging from $25,000 up to $75,000.

The ATP Challenger Series is the second-tier tour for professional tennis organised by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The 1987 ATP Challenger Series calendar comprises 61 tournaments, with prize money ranging from $25,000 up to $75,000.

The ATP Challenger Series is the second-tier tour for professional tennis organised by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The 1988 ATP Challenger Series calendar comprises 91 tournaments, with prize money ranging from $25,000 up to $75,000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1971 World Championship Tennis circuit</span>

The 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit was one of the two rival professional male tennis circuits of 1971. It was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT) and was the first edition of the circuit. Points were awarded to players based on their tournament results. The circuit included twenty regular events and a WCT circuit final taking place in Houston/Dallas in November for the eight players with the highest points total. Each tournament had a minimum prize money of $50,000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 WTA Tour</span> Womens tennis circuit

The 2015 WTA Tour was the elite professional tennis circuit organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for the 2015 tennis season. The 2015 WTA Tour calendar comprises the Grand Slam tournaments (supervised by the International Tennis Federation, the WTA Premier tournaments, the WTA International tournaments, the Fed Cup, and the year-end championships. Also included in the 2015 calendar is the Hopman Cup, which is organized by the ITF and does not distribute ranking points.

References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 141–148. ISBN   9780671216238.
  2. 1 2 "1972 Grand Prix and WCT circuits calendar". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).