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1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships

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1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships
Date7 August – 13 August
Edition4th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw64S/32D
SurfaceClay / Outdoor
LocationIndianapolis, USA
Champions
Men's singles
South Africa Bob Hewitt[1]
Women's singles
United States Chris Evert
Men's doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan[2]
Women's doubles
Australia Evonne Goolagong / Australia Lesley Hunt
← 1971 · U.S. Clay Court Championships · 1973 →

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.

Finals

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Men's singles

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South Africa Bob Hewitt defeated United States Jimmy Connors 7–6, 6–1, 6–2

Women's singles

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United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Evonne Goolagong 7–6, 6–1

Men's doubles

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South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan defeated Chile Jaime Fillol / Chile Patricio Cornejo 6–2, 6–3

Women's doubles

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Australia Evonne Goolagong / Australia Lesley Hunt defeated Australia Margaret Court / United States Pam Teeguarden 6–2, 6–1

References

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  1. ^ "ATP – 1972 Indianapolis Men's Singles draw". ATP.
  2. ^ "ATP – 1972 Indianapolis Men's Doubles draw". ATP.
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