ATP Bretton Woods 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

Cliff Richey won the 1972 Bretton Woods, defeating Jeff Borowiak 6-1 6-0 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Bretton Woods, from July 9 to July 15, 1972. The match log contains 19 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Jeff Borowiak , 6-1 6-0
Dates
Jul 9 — Jul 15
Location
Bretton Woods
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money

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

Results

Match type

19 recorded singles results

Bretton Woods 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Cliff Richey 6-1 6-0 Jeff Borowiak H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* F
SF (2)
Cliff Richey 6-2 6-4 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* SF
Jeff Borowiak 7-6 6-4 Bob Carmichael H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Jeff Borowiak 6-3 6-4 Tom Okker H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* QF Upset: winner had a 20 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Bob Carmichael 6-4 6-2 Ismail El Shafei Match data Jul 14, 1972* QF
Cliff Richey 7-6 3-6 7-5 Rod Laver H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* QF
Arthur Ashe 7-6 6-3 John Alexander H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Jeff Borowiak 6-3 6-2 Charlie Pasarell H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R16
John Alexander 7-6 4-6 6-1 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R16
Bob Carmichael 3-6 6-2 6-2 Graham Stilwell H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R16
Ismail El Shafei (def.) Roy Emerson Match data Jul 13, 1972* R16
Rod Laver 6-3 6-7 7-5 Haroon Rahim H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R16
Arthur Ashe 6-2 6-0 Frank Froehling H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R16
Tom Okker 6-2 6-3 Ray Ruffels H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R16
Cliff Richey 6-2 1-0 (ret.) Bob Lutz H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R16
R32 (4)
Bob Carmichael 6-3 4-6 7-6 Marty Riessen H2H Match data Jul 12, 1972* R32 Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Rod Laver 6-4 6-4 Gerald Battrick H2H Match data Jul 12, 1972* R32
Ismail El Shafei 3-6 6-0 6-3 Fred Stolle Match data Jul 12, 1972* R32
John Alexander 6-3 6-3 Mark Cox H2H Match data Jul 12, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Bretton Woods.

Most Finals

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

  1. Cliff Richey 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Cliff Richey 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Arthur Ashe 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Bretton Woods finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Cliff Richey 6-1 6-0 Jeff Borowiak H2H Match data 1972 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bretton Woods held?
Bretton Woods is held in Bretton Woods.
Who won the most recent Bretton Woods?
The 1972 Bretton Woods was won by Cliff Richey, who defeated Jeff Borowiak 6-1 6-0.
When was the first Bretton Woods played?
The first edition of Bretton Woods was held in 1972.
What surface is Bretton Woods played on?
Bretton Woods is played on hard courts.