WTA Nairobi 2 1972 Draw & Results

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Winnie Shaw won the 1972 Nairobi 2, defeating Gail Sherriff 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played February 22–28 in Nairobi 2.

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Champion
Winnie Shaw
def. Gail Sherriff , 2-6 6-2 6-4
Dates
Feb 22 — Feb 28
Location
Nairobi 2
Category
WTA 250
Surface
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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

Quarterfinals

Winnie Shaw 6-0 6-0
J Earl
Jenny Helliar 6-0 6-0
J Davies
Gail Sherriff
BYE
J Turner 6-0 7-5
J Michaux

Semifinals

Winnie Shaw 6-0 6-2
Jenny Helliar
Gail Sherriff 6-2 6-4
J Turner

Final

Winnie Shaw 2-6 6-2 6-4
Gail Sherriff

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Nairobi 2.

Most Finals

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

  1. Gail Sherriff 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Winnie Shaw 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Gail Sherriff 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 Nairobi 2 finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Winnie Shaw 2-6 6-2 6-4 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data 1972 —

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nairobi 2 held?
Nairobi 2 is held in Nairobi 2.
Who won the most recent Nairobi 2?
The 1972 Nairobi 2 was won by Winnie Shaw, who defeated Gail Sherriff 2-6 6-2 6-4.
When was the first Nairobi 2 played?
The first edition of Nairobi 2 was held in 1972.