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
Round of 32
Rod Laver
6-3 6-2
Tony Roche
6-7 6-3 6-3
Bob Lutz
6-4 6-4
Roy Emerson
6-4 6-2
Tom Okker
6-2 6-4
Terry Addison
6-4 2-6 6-4
Jeff Borowiak
6-2 6-2
John Newcombe
6-4 6-4
Ken Rosewall
6-4 6-1
Roger Taylor
6-4 5-7 6-4
Marty Riessen
6-4 6-2
John Alexander
7-6 3-6 6-3
Arthur Ashe
3-6 6-1 6-4
Ron Holmberg
6-2 6-3
Cliff Drysdale
6-2 6-3
Charlie Pasarell
6-7 6-1 7-5
Round of 16
Rod Laver
6-1 0-6 6-2
Bob Lutz
6-3 6-2
Tom Okker
6-1 6-4
Jeff Borowiak
6-1 5-7 6-4
Ken Rosewall
6-3 6-2
Marty Riessen
4-6 6-3 7-6
Arthur Ashe
6-4 6-3
Cliff Drysdale
6-4 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Ken Rosewall
2-6 7-6 7-6 6-2
Final
Rod Laver
4-6 6-2 6-2 6-2
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.