The 1972 British Hard Court Championships, also known by its sponsored name Rothmans British Hard Court Championships, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at The West Hants Club in Bournemouth, England. The event was part of the Grand Prix circuit and categorized as B class. The tournament was held from 8 to 13 May 1972. Bob Hewitt and Evonne Goolagong won the singles titles.[3]
1972 British Hard Court Championships | |
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Date | 8–13 May |
Edition | 43rd |
Category | Grand Prix (C class) |
Draw | 32S/16D |
Surface | Clay / Outdoor |
Location | Bournemouth, England |
Venue | The West Hants Club |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
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Women's singles | |
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Men's doubles | |
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Women's doubles | |
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Finals
editMen's singles
editBob Hewitt defeated Pierre Barthès 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
Women's singles
editEvonne Goolagong defeated Helga Niessen Masthoff 6–0, 6–4
Men's doubles
editBob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac 8–6, 6–2, 3–6, 4–6, 6–4
Women's doubles
editEvonne Goolagong / Helen Gourlay defeated Brenda Kirk / Betty Stöve 7–5, 6–1
References
edit- ^ "1972 Bournemouth – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1972 Bournemouth – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 120. ISBN 9780671216238.