Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Ken Rosewall 1 final
ATP Houston Wct 1972 Draw & Results
CompletedRod Laver won the 1972 Houston Wct, defeating Ken Rosewall 6-2 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played April 9–15 on clay courts in Houston, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 9 — Apr 15
Location
Houston, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Rod Laver
6-1 7-5
Robert Maud
(w/o)
BYE
Marty Riessen
6-4 6-1
Tom Okker
6-1 6-0
Tony Roche
6-3 6-1
John Alexander
6-0 6-0
Bob Lutz
3-6 6-3 6-3
Ken Rosewall
6-4 6-1
Graham Stilwell
(w/o)
Nikola Pilic
6-2 7-6
Arthur Ashe
6-3 7-6
Roger Taylor
6-3 6-1
Mark Cox
6-3 6-2
John Newcombe
6-2 7-5
Charlie Pasarell
5-7 6-4 6-3
Round of 16
Rod Laver
6-3 6-2
Bill Bowrey
6-2 3-6 6-4
Tom Okker
6-4 5-7 7-6
John Alexander
6-7 6-4 6-2
Ken Rosewall
6-4 6-4
Nikola Pilic
6-3 6-4
Roger Taylor
1-6 6-4 6-4
John Newcombe
6-3 7-5
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Ken Rosewall
4-6 6-3 6-4
Final
Rod Laver
6-2 6-4
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Houston Wct.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Rod Laver 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Allan Stone 1 appearance
View the full Houston Wct record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 6-2 6-4 | Ken Rosewall | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Houston Wct held?
- Houston Wct is held in Houston, United States.
- Who won the most recent Houston Wct?
- The 1972 Houston Wct was won by Rod Laver, who defeated Ken Rosewall 6-2 6-4.
- When was the first Houston Wct played?
- The first edition of Houston Wct was held in 1972.
- What surface is Houston Wct played on?
- Houston Wct is played on clay courts.