WTA San Francisco 1972 Draw & Results

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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 January 12–18 on carpet courts in San Francisco, United States.

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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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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

16 recorded singles results

San Francisco 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 7-6(0) 7-6(2) Kerry Reid H2H Match data Jan 18, 1972* F
BR (1)
Virginia Wade 7-5 6-4 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jan 18, 1972* BR
SF (2)
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 Jan 17, 1972* SF
QF (4)
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 Jan 17, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
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 Jan 16, 1972* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for San Francisco.

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. 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 San Francisco finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 7-6(0) 7-6(2) Kerry Reid H2H Match data 1972 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

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 1972 San Francisco was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Kerry Reid 7-6(0) 7-6(2).
When was the first San Francisco played?
The first edition of San Francisco was held in 1972.
What surface is San Francisco played on?
San Francisco is played on carpet courts.