ATP Philadelphia Wct 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Rod Laver won the 1972 Philadelphia Wct, defeating Ken Rosewall 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in Philadelphia, United States, from February 8 to February 14, 1972.

Champion
Rod Laver
def. Ken Rosewall , 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-2
Dates
Feb 8 — Feb 14
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Feb 14, 1972* F Rod Laver 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-2 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data
SF (2)
Feb 13, 1972* SF Rod Laver 6-3 6-3 6-3 Tom Okker H2H Match data
Feb 13, 1972* SF Ken Rosewall 2-6 7-6 7-6 6-2 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data
QF (4)
Feb 13, 1972* QF Arthur Ashe 7-6 6-2 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data
Feb 13, 1972* QF Ken Rosewall 6-1 6-7 6-3 Marty Riessen H2H Match data
Feb 13, 1972* QF Tom Okker 7-5 6-3 Jeff Borowiak H2H Match data
Feb 13, 1972* QF Rod Laver 7-6 6-1 Bob Lutz — Match data
R16 (8)
Feb 12, 1972* R16 Arthur Ashe 6-4 6-3 Ron Holmberg — Match data
Feb 12, 1972* R16 Cliff Drysdale 6-4 6-2 Charlie Pasarell H2H Match data
Feb 12, 1972* R16 Jeff Borowiak 6-1 5-7 6-4 John Newcombe H2H Match data
Feb 12, 1972* R16 Bob Lutz 6-3 6-2 Roy Emerson — Match data
Feb 12, 1972* R16 Ken Rosewall 6-3 6-2 Roger Taylor H2H Match data
Feb 12, 1972* R16 Tom Okker 6-1 6-4 Terry Addison H2H Match data
Feb 12, 1972* R16 Marty Riessen 4-6 6-3 7-6 John Alexander H2H Match data
Feb 12, 1972* R16 Rod Laver 6-1 0-6 6-2 Tony Roche H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Ken Rosewall 6-4 6-1 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Rod Laver 6-3 6-2 Robert Maud H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Roy Emerson 6-4 6-2 Graham Stilwell H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Marty Riessen 6-4 6-2 Ray Ruffels H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 John Alexander 7-6 3-6 6-3 Mark Cox H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Ron Holmberg 6-2 6-3 Bill Bowrey — Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Terry Addison 6-4 2-6 6-4 Ismail El Shafei — Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Jeff Borowiak 6-2 6-2 Roy Barth H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Tony Roche 6-7 6-3 6-3 Allan Stone H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Arthur Ashe 3-6 6-1 6-4 Frank Froehling H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Cliff Drysdale 6-2 6-3 Owen Davidson H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Charlie Pasarell 6-7 6-1 7-5 Fred Stolle H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Tom Okker 6-2 6-4 Tom Leonard H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Roger Taylor 6-4 5-7 6-4 Brian Fairlie H2H Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 Bob Lutz 6-4 6-4 Bob Carmichael — Match data
Feb 11, 1972* R32 John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 Phil Dent H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Rod Laver 4
Jimmy Connors 2
Dick Stockton 1
John Newcombe 1
Manuel Santana 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1978 Carpet Jimmy Connors 6-2 6-4 6-3 Roscoe Tanner H2H Match data
1977 Carpet Dick Stockton 3-6 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-2 Jimmy Connors H2H Match data
1976 Carpet Jimmy Connors 7-6(5) 6-4 6-0 Bjorn Borg H2H Match data
1975 Carpet Marty Riessen 7-6(1) 5-7 6-2 6-7(0) 6-3 Vitas Gerulaitis H2H Match data
1974 Carpet Rod Laver 6-1 6-4 3-6 6-4 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Philadelphia Wct held?
Philadelphia Wct is held in Philadelphia, United States.
Who won the most recent Philadelphia Wct?
The 1978 Philadelphia Wct was won by Jimmy Connors 6-2 6-4 6-3.
Who has won the most Philadelphia Wct titles?
Rod Laver has won 4 Philadelphia Wct titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Philadelphia Wct played?
The first edition of Philadelphia Wct was held in 1968.
What surface is Philadelphia Wct played on?
Philadelphia Wct is played on carpet courts.