WTA Richmond 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

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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.

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
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Mar 27, 1972* F Billie Jean King 6-3 6-4 Nancy Richey H2H Match data
BR (1)
Mar 21, 1972 BR Kerry Reid 6-1 7-5 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
SF (2)
Mar 26, 1972* SF Nancy Richey 1-6 7-5 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Mar 26, 1972* SF Billie Jean King 6-3 6-0 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
QF (4)
Mar 26, 1972* QF Billie Jean King 6-1 6-0 Janet Newberry H2H Match data
Mar 26, 1972* QF Nancy Richey 7-5 6-1 Marie Pinterova H2H Match data
Mar 26, 1972* QF Kerry Reid 6-0 6-2 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data
Mar 26, 1972* QF Rosie Casals 6-7(4) 6-2 7-5 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Mar 25, 1972* R16 Rosie Casals 6-1 6-4 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data
Mar 25, 1972* R16 Nancy Richey 6-1 6-2 Lita Liem H2H Match data
Mar 25, 1972* R16 Wendy Gilchrist 6-2 6-4 Marcie Louie H2H Match data
Mar 25, 1972* R16 Kerry Reid 6-3 6-2 Margaret Cooper H2H Match data
Mar 25, 1972* R16 Janet Newberry 6-4 7-5 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data
Mar 25, 1972* R16 Marie Pinterova 7-5 5-7 6-3 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data
Mar 25, 1972* R16 Lany Kaligis 6-1 6-4 Kerry Harris H2H Match data
Mar 25, 1972* R16 Billie Jean King 6-2 7-5 Nell Truman H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Marie Pinterova 6-0 6-4 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Esme Emmanuel 6-1 6-1 Nancy Allen H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Kerry Harris 7-5 4-6 6-3 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Wendy Gilchrist 6-3 2-6 6-4 Jill Cooper H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Corinne Molesworth 6-7 6-1 6-2 Wendy Overton H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Nancy Richey 6-2 6-1 Tam Oshaughnessy H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Billie Jean King 6-2 6-3 Barbara Downs H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Kerry Reid 6-3 6-4 Madeleine Pegel H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Lany Kaligis 7-6 2-6 6-3 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Marcie Louie 6-3 6-3 Vicky Berner H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Rosie Casals 6-0 6-0 Sue Pritula H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Nell Truman 6-7 6-2 7-6 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Mona Guerrant 6-1 7-6 Judy Tegart H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Janet Newberry 6-4 6-1 Nancy Ornstein H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Margaret Cooper 6-0 6-4 Pamela Austin H2H Match data
Mar 24, 1972* R32 Lita Liem 6-2 6-4 Patricia Reese H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 2
Martina Navratilova 2
Peaches Bartkowicz 2
Joanne Russell 1
Margaret Court 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1984 Hard Joanne Russell 6-2 4-6 6-2 Michaela Washington H2H Match data
1983 Carpet Rosalyn Fairbank 6-4 5-7 6-4 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
1982 Carpet Wendy Turnbull 6-7 6-4 6-2 Tracy Austin H2H Match data
1981 Hard Mary Lou Piatek 6-4 6-1 Sue Barker H2H Match data
1980 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-0 Mary Lou Piatek H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richmond held?
Richmond is held in Richmond.
Who won the most recent Richmond?
The 1984 Richmond was won by Joanne Russell 6-2 4-6 6-2.
Who has won the most Richmond titles?
Billie Jean King has won 2 Richmond titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Richmond played?
The first edition of Richmond was held in 1968.
What surface is Richmond played on?
Richmond is played on clay courts.