WTA Albany 1972 Draw & Results

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Margaret Court won the 1972 Albany, defeating Billie Jean King 6-4 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played September 19–25 on hard courts in Albany.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Billie Jean King , 6-4 6-1
Dates
Sep 19 — Sep 25
Location
Albany
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 Albany.

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 Albany finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 6-4 6-1 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 Albany held?
Albany is held in Albany.
Who won the most recent Albany?
The 1972 Albany was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Billie Jean King 6-4 6-1.
When was the first Albany played?
The first edition of Albany was held in 1972.
What surface is Albany played on?
Albany is played on hard courts.