WTA San Francisco 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Billie Jean King won the 1972 San Francisco, defeating Kerry Reid 7-6(0) 7-6(2) in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in San Francisco, United States, from January 12 to January 18, 1972.

Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Kerry Reid , 7-6(0) 7-6(2)
Dates
Jan 12 — Jan 18
Location
San Francisco, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jan 18, 1972* F Billie Jean King 7-6(0) 7-6(2) Kerry Reid H2H Match data
BR (1)
Jan 12, 1972 BR Virginia Wade 7-5 6-4 Judy Tegart H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jan 17, 1972* SF Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
Jan 17, 1972* SF Kerry Reid 6-2 6- Judy Tegart H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jan 17, 1972* QF Judy Tegart 4-6 6-0 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Jan 17, 1972* QF Billie Jean King 6-2 1-6 6-4 Nancy Richey H2H Match data
Jan 17, 1972* QF Virginia Wade 6-3 6-2 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data
Jan 17, 1972* QF Kerry Reid 3-6 6-3 6-2 Francoise Durr H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Jan 16, 1972* R16 Helen Gourlay 6-1 6-2 Helga Masthoff H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1972* R16 Kerry Reid 6-4 6-7 6-4 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1972* R16 Rosie Casals 6-2 6-4 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1972* R16 Virginia Wade 6-2 6-1 Julie Heldman H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1972* R16 Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1972* R16 Judy Tegart 6-0 6-0 Marcie Louie H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1972* R16 Nancy Richey 7-5 6-4 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1972* R16 Francoise Durr 6-2 7-6 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 3
Chris Evert 2
Marcie Louie 1
Margaret Court 1
Mimi Wheeler 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1987 Hard Zina Garrison 7-5 4-6 6-3 Sylvia Hanika H2H Match data
1977 Carpet Sue Barker 6-3 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1976 Carpet Chris Evert 7-5 7-6(2) Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data
1975 Hard Chris Evert 6-1 6-1 Billie Jean King H2H Match data
1974 Hard Billie Jean King 7-6(2) 6-2 Chris Evert H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Francisco held?
San Francisco is held in San Francisco, United States.
Who won the most recent San Francisco?
The 1987 San Francisco was won by Zina Garrison 7-5 4-6 6-3.
Who has won the most San Francisco titles?
Billie Jean King has won 3 San Francisco titles, the most by any player.
When was the first San Francisco played?
The first edition of San Francisco was held in 1968.
What surface is San Francisco played on?
San Francisco is played on carpet courts.