WTA San Juan 1972 Draw & Results

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Nancy Richey won the 1972 San Juan, defeating Chris Evert 6-1 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played March 29–April 4 on hard courts in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Champion
Nancy Richey
def. Chris Evert , 6-1 6-3
Dates
Mar 29 — Apr 4
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
—

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

15 recorded singles results

San Juan 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-3 Chris Evert H2H Match data Apr 4, 1972* F
SF (2)
Nancy Richey 7-6(3) 6-1 Billie Jean King H2H Match data Apr 3, 1972* SF
Chris Evert 6-1 7-5 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Apr 3, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-1 Nell Truman H2H Match data Apr 3, 1972* QF
Nancy Richey 6-3 6-4 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Apr 3, 1972* QF
Chris Evert 6-2 6-4 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Apr 3, 1972* QF
Rosie Casals 7-6 7-5 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Apr 3, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Chris Evert 6-2 6-0 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Apr 2, 1972* R16
Kerry Reid 3-6 6-1 6-2 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Apr 2, 1972* R16
Rosie Casals 6-4 6-3 Marcie Louie H2H Match data Apr 2, 1972* R16
Wendy Overton 6-4 6-1 Vicky Berner H2H Match data Apr 2, 1972* R16
Corinne Molesworth 6-4 7-5 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Apr 2, 1972* R16
Nell Truman 4-6 6-3 6-2 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Apr 2, 1972* R16
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-3 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Apr 2, 1972* R16
Nancy Richey (w/o) Jill Cooper H2H Match data Apr 2, 1972* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for San Juan.

Most Finals

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Nancy Richey 4 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Billie Jean King 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 San Juan finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-3 Chris Evert H2H Match data 1972 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Juan held?
San Juan is held in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Who won the most recent San Juan?
The 1972 San Juan was won by Nancy Richey, who defeated Chris Evert 6-1 6-3.
When was the first San Juan played?
The first edition of San Juan was held in 1972.
What surface is San Juan played on?
San Juan is played on hard courts.