WTA Richmond 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1972 Richmond, defeating Nancy Richey 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Richmond, from March 21 to March 27, 1972. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

Full tournament history →
Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Nancy Richey , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Mar 21 — Mar 27
Location
Richmond
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
—

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Richmond.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Barbara Downs 1 appearance

View the full Richmond record book →

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

Recent Finals

Recent Richmond finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-4 Nancy Richey H2H Match data 1972 Clay

View full tournament history →

Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richmond held?
Richmond is held in Richmond.
Who won the most recent Richmond?
The 1972 Richmond was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Nancy Richey 6-3 6-4.
When was the first Richmond played?
The first edition of Richmond was held in 1972.
What surface is Richmond played on?
Richmond is played on clay courts.