ATP Essen Wct 1972 Draw & Results

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Nikola Pilic won the 1972 Essen Wct, defeating Bob Lutz 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played October 29–November 4 on carpet courts in Essen WCT.

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Champion
Nikola Pilic
def. Bob Lutz , 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6
Dates
Oct 29 — Nov 4
Location
Essen WCT
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Results

Match type

29 recorded singles results

Essen Wct 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Nikola Pilic 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6 Bob Lutz H2H Match data Nov 4, 1972* F
SF (1)
Nikola Pilic 4-6 6-3 6-4 Cliff Richey H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Cliff Richey 6-1 6-2 Wilhelm Bungert H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* QF
Nikola Pilic 6-2 6-4 John Newcombe H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* QF Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Ismail El Shafei 6-3 6-4 Arthur Ashe — Match data Nov 3, 1972* QF Upset: winner had a 18 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Bob Lutz 2-6 6-3 6-4 Tom Okker H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Wilhelm Bungert 7-6 6-4 Mark Cox H2H Match data Nov 2, 1972* R16 Upset: winner had a 19 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Tom Okker 6-2 6-1 Terry Addison H2H Match data Nov 2, 1972* R16
John Newcombe 6-3 6-4 Colin Dibley H2H Match data Nov 2, 1972* R16
Ismail El Shafei 6-2 6-2 Marty Riessen — Match data Nov 2, 1972* R16
Arthur Ashe 6-2 6-2 Roy Emerson H2H Match data Nov 2, 1972* R16
Bob Lutz 6-3 6-4 Charlie Pasarell H2H Match data Nov 2, 1972* R16
Cliff Richey 7-5 6-3 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data Nov 2, 1972* R16
Nikola Pilic 7-6 6-3 Allan Stone H2H Match data Nov 2, 1972* R16
R32 (15)
Tom Okker 6-3 7-6 Graham Stilwell H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Wilhelm Bungert 6-4 6-4 Gerald Battrick H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Cliff Richey 6-4 6-3 John Alexander H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Ismail El Shafei 6-4 6-1 Haroon Rahim — Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Colin Dibley 6-7 6-2 6-4 Roy Barth H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Arthur Ashe 6-2 7-6 Fred Stolle H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Charlie Pasarell 6-3 6-2 Frank Froehling H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Roy Emerson 3-6 6-2 6-2 Robert Maud H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Terry Addison 4-6 6-4 6-4 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32 Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Marty Riessen 6-3 0-6 6-2 Phil Dent H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
John Newcombe 7-6 6-4 Dick Stockton H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Mark Cox 7-6 1-6 6-0 U Unknown — Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Bob Lutz 6-3 6-2 Tom Leonard H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Cliff Drysdale 6-3 6-3 Bob Carmichael H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32
Nikola Pilic 6-3 7-6 Brian Fairlie H2H Match data Nov 1, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Essen Wct.

Most Finals

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

  1. Bob Lutz 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Nikola Pilic 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Allan Stone 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Essen Wct finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nikola Pilic 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6 Bob Lutz H2H Match data 1972 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Essen Wct held?
Essen Wct is held in Essen WCT.
Who won the most recent Essen Wct?
The 1972 Essen Wct was won by Nikola Pilic, who defeated Bob Lutz 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6.
When was the first Essen Wct played?
The first edition of Essen Wct was held in 1972.
What surface is Essen Wct played on?
Essen Wct is played on carpet courts.