Defending champion Ken Rosewall defeated Mal Anderson in the final, 7–6(7–2), 6–3, 7–5 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1972 Australian Open. It was his eighth and last Grand Slam tournament singles title, and at old, he became the oldest major champion in men's singles in the Open Era, a record that still stands.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Ken Rosewall is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
John Newcombe (quarterfinals) Ken Rosewall (champion) John Alexander (third round) Alex Metreveli (semifinals) Owen Davidson (second round) Tony Roche (withdrew before the tournament began) Colin Dibley (third round) Mal Anderson (finals) Dick Crealy (quarterfinals) Allan Stone (semifinals) John Cooper (quarterfinals) Geoff Masters (second round)
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Final eight
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
External links Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) – 1972 Australian Open Men's Singles draw 1972 Australian Open – Men's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation