The 1972 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from 28 August until 10 September. It was the 92nd staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1972. Ilie Năstase and Billie Jean King won the singles titles.
Finals
Men's singles
Ilie Năstase defeated Arthur Ashe, 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(1–5), 6–4, 6–3 This was the first of Nastase's two career Grand Slam titles, and his only US Open title.
Women's singles
Billie Jean King defeated Kerry Melville, 6–3, 7–5 This was the ninth of King's twelve career Grand Slam titles, her fifth during the Open Era, and the third of her four US Open titles.
Men's doubles
Cliff Drysdale / Roger Taylor defeated Owen Davidson / John Newcombe, 6–4, 7–6, 6–3
Women's doubles
Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Margaret Court / Virginia Wade, 6–3, 1–6, 6–3
Mixed doubles
Margaret Court / Marty Riessen defeated Rosemary Casals / Ilie Năstase, 6–3, 7–5
Top 10 seeds
Men's singles
1. lost to 6 QF 2. ) lost to 2nd 3. lost to 12 R16 4. defeated 6 W 5. lost to 3rd 6. lost to 4 F 7. lost to 3rd 8. lost to 2nd 9. lost to 3rd 10. ) lost to 3rd
References
External links Official US Open website