WTA Denver 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

Nancy Richey won the 1972 Denver, defeating Billie Jean King 1-6 6-4 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Denver, United States, from August 14 to August 20, 1972. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Nancy Richey
def. Billie Jean King , 1-6 6-4 6-3
Dates
Aug 14 — Aug 20
Location
Denver, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Denver 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Nancy Richey 1-6 6-4 6-3 Billie Jean King H2H Match data Aug 20, 1972* F
BR (1)
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-3 6-4 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Aug 20, 1972* BR
SF (2)
Nancy Richey 6-2 6-3 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Aug 19, 1972* SF
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Aug 19, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Billie Jean King 6-1 1-6 6-3 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Aug 19, 1972* QF
Nancy Richey 6-2 6-2 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data Aug 19, 1972* QF
Lesley Hunt 6-4 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Aug 19, 1972* QF
Valerie Ziegenfuss 7-5 6-2 Jill Cooper H2H Match data Aug 19, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Jill Cooper 7-5 6-3 Birgitta Lindstrom H2H Match data Aug 18, 1972* R16
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Aug 18, 1972* R16
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-2 6-2 Stephanie Defina H2H Match data Aug 18, 1972* R16
Francoise Durr 2-6 6-3 7-6(2) Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Aug 18, 1972* R16
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-1 Barbara Downs H2H Match data Aug 18, 1972* R16
Lesley Hunt 1-6 6-0 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Aug 18, 1972* R16
Kristy Pigeon 6-3 6-2 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Aug 18, 1972* R16
Julie Heldman 6-4 6-3 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data Aug 18, 1972* R16
R32 (16)
Lesley Hunt 6-2 6-1 Bonnie Logan H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Laura Rossouw 3-6 6-3 6-2 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Julie Heldman 6-4 6-3 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Stephanie Defina 7-6 6-4 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Wendy Overton 7-5 6-1 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Raquel Giscafre H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Kerry Reid 6-2 6-3 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Valerie Ziegenfuss 4-6 7-5 6-1 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Jill Cooper 6-4 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32 Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Kristy Pigeon 6-1 6-4 Lita Liem H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Barbara Downs 3-6 6-1 6-1 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Birgitta Lindstrom 2-6 6-2 7-5 Marcie Louie H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Pam Teeguarden 6-2 6-2 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Francoise Durr 6-1 6-0 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Nancy Richey 6-3 6-1 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32
Karen Krantzcke 6-3 7-6 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Aug 17, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Denver.

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. Nancy Richey 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 Denver finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nancy Richey 1-6 6-4 6-3 Billie Jean King H2H Match data 1972 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Denver held?
Denver is held in Denver, United States.
Who won the most recent Denver?
The 1972 Denver was won by Nancy Richey, who defeated Billie Jean King 1-6 6-4 6-3.
When was the first Denver played?
The first edition of Denver was held in 1972.
What surface is Denver played on?
Denver is played on hard courts.