WTA Indianapolis Indoors 1972 Draw & Results

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Billie Jean King won the 1972 Indianapolis Indoors, defeating Nancy Richey 6-3 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played May 3–9 on carpet courts in Indianapolis, United States.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Nancy Richey , 6-3 6-3
Dates
May 3 — May 9
Location
Indianapolis, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Results

Match type

16 recorded singles results

Indianapolis Indoors 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-3 Nancy Richey H2H Match data May 9, 1972* F
BR (1)
Rosie Casals 6-1 6-0 Wendy Overton H2H Match data May 9, 1972* BR
SF (2)
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-2 Wendy Overton H2H Match data May 8, 1972* SF
Nancy Richey 6-2 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data May 8, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Billie Jean King 7-6(4) 3-6 6-3 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data May 8, 1972* QF
Rosie Casals 6-4 6-2 Judy Tegart H2H Match data May 8, 1972* QF
Nancy Richey 6-3 6-2 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data May 8, 1972* QF
Wendy Overton 6-3 6-4 Francoise Durr H2H Match data May 8, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-1 Laurie Tenney H2H Match data May 7, 1972* R16
Mary Ann Eisel 6-4 6-2 Kerry Harris H2H Match data May 7, 1972* R16
Karen Krantzcke 6-4 6-4 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data May 7, 1972* R16
Wendy Overton 6-3 6-3 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data May 7, 1972* R16
Nancy Richey 6-0 6-0 Jill Cooper H2H Match data May 7, 1972* R16
Judy Tegart 6-3 6-3 Barbara Downs H2H Match data May 7, 1972* R16
Rosie Casals 6-1 6-1 Lita Liem H2H Match data May 7, 1972* R16
Francoise Durr 6-3 6-1 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data May 7, 1972* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Indianapolis Indoors.

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

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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 Indianapolis Indoors finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-3 Nancy Richey H2H Match data 1972 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

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