WTA Newport 1972 Draw & Results

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Margaret Court won the 1972 Newport, defeating Billie Jean King 6-4 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played August 22–28 on grass courts in Newport, United States.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Billie Jean King , 6-4 6-1
Dates
Aug 22 — Aug 28
Location
Newport, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
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

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Newport.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 5 wins

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 Newport finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 6-4 6-1 Billie Jean King H2H Match data 1972 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newport held?
Newport is held in Newport, United States.
Who won the most recent Newport?
The 1972 Newport was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Billie Jean King 6-4 6-1.
When was the first Newport played?
The first edition of Newport was held in 1972.
What surface is Newport played on?
Newport is played on grass courts.