Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Ken Rosewall 1 final
ATP Philadelphia Wct 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule
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. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Feb 8 — Feb 14
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Rod Laver | 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-2 | Ken Rosewall | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1972* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| 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 | Feb 13, 1972* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| 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 | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1972* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| 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 Upset: winner had a 16 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Bob Lutz | 6-3 6-2 | Roy Emerson | H2H | 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 | Feb 12, 1972* | R16 |
| R32 (16) | ||||||
| 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 | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1972* | R32 |
| John Newcombe | 6-4 6-4 | Phil Dent | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1972* | R32 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 | 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-2 | Ken Rosewall | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Carpet |
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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 1972 Philadelphia Wct was won by Rod Laver, who defeated Ken Rosewall 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-2.
- When was the first Philadelphia Wct played?
- The first edition of Philadelphia Wct was held in 1972.
- What surface is Philadelphia Wct played on?
- Philadelphia Wct is played on carpet courts.