ATP Essen Wct 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

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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 on carpet courts in Essen WCT, from October 29 to November 4, 1972.

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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Round of 32
Nikola Pilic 6-3 7-6
Brian Fairlie
Allan Stone
BYE
John Newcombe 7-6 6-4
Dick Stockton
Colin Dibley 6-7 6-2 6-4
Roy Barth
Cliff Richey 6-4 6-3
John Alexander
Cliff Drysdale 6-3 6-3
Bob Carmichael
Wilhelm Bungert 6-4 6-4
Gerald Battrick
Mark Cox 7-6 1-6 6-0
U Unknown
Round of 16
Nikola Pilic 7-6 6-3
Allan Stone
John Newcombe 6-3 6-4
Colin Dibley
Cliff Richey 7-5 6-3
Cliff Drysdale
Wilhelm Bungert 7-6 6-4
Mark Cox
Quarterfinals
Nikola Pilic 6-2 6-4
John Newcombe
Cliff Richey 6-1 6-2
Wilhelm Bungert
Semifinals
Nikola Pilic 4-6 6-3 6-4
Cliff Richey
Bob Lutz
BYE
Final
Nikola Pilic 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6
Bob Lutz

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Nikola Pilic 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1972 Carpet Nikola Pilic 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6 Bob Lutz — Match data

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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 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-6.
Who has won the most Essen Wct titles?
Nikola Pilic has won 1 Essen Wct title, the most by any player.
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.