ATP Chicago Wct 1972 Draw & Results

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Tom Okker won the 1972 Chicago Wct, defeating Arthur Ashe 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played March 16–22 on carpet courts in Chicago WCT, United States.

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Champion
def. Arthur Ashe , 4-6 6-2 6-3
Dates
Mar 16 — Mar 22
Location
Chicago WCT, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

29 recorded singles results

Chicago Wct 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Tom Okker 4-6 6-2 6-3 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data Mar 22, 1972* F
SF (2)
Arthur Ashe 2-6 6-4 6-2 Bob Lutz H2H Match data Mar 21, 1972* SF
Tom Okker 6-2 6-3 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data Mar 21, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Ken Rosewall 6-3 3-6 6-3 Charlie Pasarell H2H Match data Mar 21, 1972* QF
Bob Lutz 2-6 6-4 6-3 Rod Laver H2H Match data Mar 21, 1972* QF Upset: winner had a 14 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Arthur Ashe 4-6 7-6 6-4 John Alexander H2H Match data Mar 21, 1972* QF
Tom Okker 6-4 4-6 6-2 Marty Riessen H2H Match data Mar 21, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Marty Riessen 6-7 6-2 7-5 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Mar 20, 1972* R16
Charlie Pasarell 6-2 6-7 6-1 Bob Carmichael H2H Match data Mar 20, 1972* R16
John Alexander 7-5 7-6 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data Mar 20, 1972* R16
Ken Rosewall 3-6 6-4 6-1 Mark Cox H2H Match data Mar 20, 1972* R16
Bob Lutz 6-1 6-4 Terry Addison H2H Match data Mar 20, 1972* R16
Rod Laver 6-3 6-2 Ray Ruffels H2H Match data Mar 20, 1972* R16
Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-7 6-1 Roy Emerson H2H Match data Mar 20, 1972* R16
Tom Okker 7-6 6-4 John Newcombe H2H Match data Mar 20, 1972* R16
R32 (14)
Roy Emerson 6-3 6-3 Fred Stolle H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Tom Okker 7-6 7-6 Allan Stone H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
John Newcombe 7-5 6-3 Tom Leonard H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Terry Addison 7-5 7-5 Graham Stilwell H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Bob Carmichael 6-2 6-1 Robert Maud H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Mark Cox 7-5 6-2 Brian Fairlie H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Charlie Pasarell 2-6 1-6 8-6 Bill Bowrey H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Roger Taylor 6-1 6-1 Roy Barth H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
John Alexander 6-1 4-6 6-2 Frank Froehling H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Arthur Ashe 6-3 7-5 Phil Dent H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Ken Rosewall 3-6 6-4 6-1 Jeff Borowiak H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Ray Ruffels 6-4 6-4 Owen Davidson H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Marty Riessen 7-6 3-6 6-3 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32
Rod Laver 6-3 6-3 Tony Roche H2H Match data Mar 19, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Chicago Wct.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Arthur Ashe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Tom Okker 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Allan Stone 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Chicago Wct finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Tom Okker 4-6 6-2 6-3 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data 1972 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chicago Wct held?
Chicago Wct is held in Chicago WCT, United States.
Who won the most recent Chicago Wct?
The 1972 Chicago Wct was won by Tom Okker, who defeated Arthur Ashe 4-6 6-2 6-3.
When was the first Chicago Wct played?
The first edition of Chicago Wct was held in 1972.
What surface is Chicago Wct played on?
Chicago Wct is played on carpet courts.