Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Bob Lutz 1 final
ATP Essen Wct 1972 Draw & Results
CompletedNikola 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, Germany.
Full tournament history →Dates
Oct 29 — Nov 4
Location
Essen WCT, Germany
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
Nikola Pilic
6-3 7-6
BYE
John Newcombe
7-6 6-4
Colin Dibley
6-7 6-2 6-4
Cliff Richey
6-4 6-3
Cliff Drysdale
6-3 6-3
Wilhelm Bungert
6-4 6-4
Round of 16
Quarterfinals
Nikola Pilic
6-2 6-4
Cliff Richey
6-1 6-2
Semifinals
Nikola Pilic
4-6 6-3 6-4
BYE
Final
Nikola Pilic
4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Essen Wct.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Nikola Pilic 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 Essen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Pilic | 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6 | Bob Lutz | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Essen Wct held?
- Essen Wct is held in Essen WCT, Germany.
- Who is the latest recorded Essen Wct winner?
- The 1972 Essen Wct was won by Nikola Pilic, who defeated Bob Lutz 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6.
- What is the earliest recorded Essen Wct edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Essen Wct in TennisDB is 1972.
- What surface is Essen Wct played on?
- Essen Wct is played on carpet courts.