WTA Denver 1972 Draw & Results

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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 August 14–20 on hard courts in Denver, United States.

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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

Match type

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.