WTA Cairo 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

Gail Sherriff won the 1972 Cairo, defeating Lea Pericoli 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Cairo, Egypt, from March 3 to March 9, 1972. The match log contains 14 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Gail Sherriff
def. Lea Pericoli , 6-1 6-2
Dates
Mar 3 — Mar 9
Location
Cairo, Egypt
Category
WTA 250
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

Cairo 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Gail Sherriff 6-1 6-2 Lea Pericoli H2H Match data Mar 9, 1972* F
SF (2)
Gail Sherriff 8-6 5-7 6-2 Katja Ebbinghaus H2H Match data Mar 8, 1972* SF
Lea Pericoli 4-6 6-4 6-2 Monica Giorgi H2H Match data Mar 8, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Gail Sherriff (w/o) Janice Tindle H2H Match data Mar 8, 1972* QF
Katja Ebbinghaus 6-4 6-2 Odile De Roubin H2H Match data Mar 8, 1972* QF
Monica Giorgi 7-5 3-6 6-4 Alena Palmeova West H2H Match data Mar 8, 1972* QF
Lea Pericoli 6-4 6-2 Nathalie Fuchs H2H Match data Mar 8, 1972* QF
R16 (7)
Gail Sherriff 6-2 6-2 Alena Pavliskova H2H Match data Mar 7, 1972* R16
Nathalie Fuchs 6-1 7-5 Bibitsa Vassiliadis H2H Match data Mar 7, 1972* R16
Odile De Roubin 2-6 6-4 6-1 Jane Ohara H2H Match data Mar 7, 1972* R16
Janice Tindle 6-0 6-0 C Nelson H2H Match data Mar 7, 1972* R16
Katja Ebbinghaus 6-4 6-3 Libuse Kuzelova H2H Match data Mar 7, 1972* R16
Monica Giorgi 6-3 7-5 Andree Martin H2H Match data Mar 7, 1972* R16
Alena Palmeova West (w/o) Mrs M Themeli H2H Match data Mar 7, 1972* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Cairo.

Most Finals

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

  1. Gail Sherriff 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Gail Sherriff 4 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Alena Palmeova West 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 Cairo finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Gail Sherriff 6-1 6-2 Lea Pericoli H2H Match data 1972 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cairo held?
Cairo is held in Cairo, Egypt.
Who won the most recent Cairo?
The 1972 Cairo was won by Gail Sherriff, who defeated Lea Pericoli 6-1 6-2.
When was the first Cairo played?
The first edition of Cairo was held in 1972.
What surface is Cairo played on?
Cairo is played on clay courts.