WTA St. Petersburg 1972 Draw & Results

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Nancy Richey won the 1972 St. Petersburg, defeating Chris Evert 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played April 11–17 on clay courts in St Petersburg, Russia.

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Champion
Nancy Richey
def. Chris Evert , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Apr 11 — Apr 17
Location
St Petersburg, Russia
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Clay
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 St. Petersburg.

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 5 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 St. Petersburg finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nancy Richey 6-3 6-4 Chris Evert H2H Match data 1972 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 500 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is St. Petersburg held?
St. Petersburg is held in St Petersburg, Russia.
Who won the most recent St. Petersburg?
The 1972 St. Petersburg was won by Nancy Richey, who defeated Chris Evert 6-3 6-4.
When was the first St. Petersburg played?
The first edition of St. Petersburg was held in 1972.
What surface is St. Petersburg played on?
St. Petersburg is played on clay courts.