WTA Tucson 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1972 Tucson, defeating Francoise Durr 6-0 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Tucson, United States, from April 17 to April 23, 1972. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Francoise Durr , 6-0 6-3
Dates
Apr 17 — Apr 23
Location
Tucson, 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

Tucson 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-0 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Apr 23, 1972* F
BR (1)
Rosie Casals 5-Oct Judy Tegart H2H Match data Apr 23, 1972* BR
SF (2)
Francoise Durr 6-1 7-6(0) Rosie Casals H2H Match data Apr 22, 1972* SF
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-2 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Apr 22, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Francoise Durr 6-4 6-3 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Apr 22, 1972* QF
Judy Tegart 6-4 6-3 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Apr 22, 1972* QF
Billie Jean King 5-7 6-3 7-5 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Apr 22, 1972* QF
Rosie Casals 1-6 6-4 6-1 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Apr 22, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Rosie Casals 6-0 6-3 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Apr 21, 1972* R16
Valerie Ziegenfuss 7-6 4-6 6-3 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data Apr 21, 1972* R16
Francoise Durr 6-3 6-0 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data Apr 21, 1972* R16
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-0 Pamela Austin H2H Match data Apr 21, 1972* R16
Judy Tegart 6-4 7-6(4) Laurie Tenney H2H Match data Apr 21, 1972* R16
Kerry Harris 6-2 6-1 Lita Liem H2H Match data Apr 21, 1972* R16
Karen Krantzcke 6-2 6-0 Wendy Appleby H2H Match data Apr 21, 1972* R16
Janet Newberry 6-2 4-6 7-5 Barbara Downs H2H Match data Apr 21, 1972* R16
R32 (16)
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-3 6-7 6-0 Tam Oshaughnessy H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Janet Newberry 6-2 6-1 Marie Pinterova H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Karen Krantzcke 6-4 6-2 Nancy Ornstein H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Mona Guerrant 6-2 2-6 6-4 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Rosie Casals 6-1 6-1 Sue Solon H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Billie Jean King 6-0 6-2 Pam Richmond H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Wendy Appleby 6-2 7-6 Clare Schmoyer H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Kerry Harris 7-5 6-3 Vicky Smouse H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Judy Tegart 6-2 6-0 Sissy Kelly H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Cynthia Doerner 6-2 6-2 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32 Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Barbara Downs 6-0 6-0 Jill Schwikert H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Pamela Austin 6-2 6-7 6-3 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Francoise Durr 6-1 6-1 Martha Thornhill H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Lita Liem 6-3 6-4 Madeleine Pegel H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Laurie Tenney 7-6 6-4 Marcie Louie H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32
Pam Teeguarden 6-2 6-2 Vicky Berner H2H Match data Apr 20, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Tucson.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

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 Tucson finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-0 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data 1972 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tucson held?
Tucson is held in Tucson, United States.
Who won the most recent Tucson?
The 1972 Tucson was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Francoise Durr 6-0 6-3.
When was the first Tucson played?
The first edition of Tucson was held in 1972.
What surface is Tucson played on?
Tucson is played on hard courts.