WTA Atlanta 1972 Draw & Results

Completed

Janice Metcalf won the 1972 Atlanta, defeating Jeanne Evert 6-4 3-6 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 10–16 on clay courts in Atlanta, United States.

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Champion
Janice Metcalf
def. Jeanne Evert , 6-4 3-6 6-1
Dates
Jul 10 — Jul 16
Location
Atlanta, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

15 recorded singles results

Atlanta 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Janice Metcalf 6-4 3-6 6-1 Jeanne Evert H2H Match data Jul 16, 1972* F
SF (2)
Janice Metcalf 6-1 6-1 Kate Latham H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* SF
Jeanne Evert 6-0 7-5 Kathy Kraft H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Kate Latham 6-3 6-4 Donna Ganz H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* QF
Janice Metcalf 6-0 6-1 Connie Pearson H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* QF
Kathy Kraft 6-0 6-1 Darlene Rose H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* QF
Jeanne Evert 6-3 6-0 Janet Haas H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* QF
R16 (4)
Connie Pearson 6-3 6-4 Nancy Yeargin H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Kate Latham 6-2 6-0 Patricia Bostrom H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Jeanne Evert 6-3 6-1 Linda Wert H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Janice Metcalf 6-2 6-1 Betsy Butler H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
R32 (4)
Janice Metcalf 6-0 6-0 Sharon Gleason H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Jeanne Evert 6-2 6-3 Maricaye Christenson H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Zoe Mills 7-5 6-3 Tina Mochizuki H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Donna Ganz 6-4 7-5 Ann Lebedeff H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Atlanta.

Most Finals

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

  1. Janice Metcalf 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Janice Metcalf 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Lebedeff 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 Atlanta finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Janice Metcalf 6-4 3-6 6-1 Jeanne Evert H2H Match data 1972 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Atlanta held?
Atlanta is held in Atlanta, United States.
Who won the most recent Atlanta?
The 1972 Atlanta was won by Janice Metcalf, who defeated Jeanne Evert 6-4 3-6 6-1.
When was the first Atlanta played?
The first edition of Atlanta was held in 1972.
What surface is Atlanta played on?
Atlanta is played on clay courts.