WTA Phoenix 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Billie Jean King won the 1972 Phoenix, defeating Margaret Court 7-6(1) 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Phoenix, United States, from September 27 to October 3, 1972.

Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Margaret Court , 7-6(1) 6-3
Dates
Sep 27 — Oct 3
Location
Phoenix, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Oct 3, 1972* F Billie Jean King 7-6(1) 6-3 Margaret Court H2H Match data
BR (1)
Sep 27, 1972 BR Rosie Casals 6-3 3-6 6-4 Wendy Overton H2H Match data
SF (2)
Oct 2, 1972* SF Billie Jean King 6-3 7-6(0) Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Oct 2, 1972* SF Margaret Court 6-0 6-4 Wendy Overton H2H Match data
QF (4)
Oct 2, 1972* QF Margaret Court 6-3 6-1 Francoise Durr H2H Match data
Oct 2, 1972* QF Wendy Overton (w/o) Nancy Richey H2H Match data
Oct 2, 1972* QF Rosie Casals 6-3 6-4 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
Oct 2, 1972* QF Billie Jean King 6-2 6-4 Veronica Burton H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Oct 1, 1972* R16 Margaret Court (w/o) Lesley Hunt H2H Match data
Oct 1, 1972* R16 Nancy Richey 6-3 6-3 Julie Heldman H2H Match data
Oct 1, 1972* R16 Rosie Casals 6-2 7-5 Betty Stove H2H Match data
Oct 1, 1972* R16 Veronica Burton 7-5 2-6 6-4 Laura Dupont H2H Match data
Oct 1, 1972* R16 Billie Jean King 6-1 6-4 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data
Oct 1, 1972* R16 Karen Krantzcke 6-3 6-4 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
Oct 1, 1972* R16 Wendy Overton 6-2 7-5 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data
Oct 1, 1972* R16 Francoise Durr 6-4 6-4 Barbara Downs H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Wendy Overton 6-2 6-2 Kathy Blake H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Veronica Burton 6-7 6-4 7-6 Kerry Harris H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Rosie Casals 6-1 6-3 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Julie Heldman 6-2 6-3 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Betty Stove 6-4 6-1 Vicky Berner H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Margaret Court 6-2 7-6(3) Stephanie Tolleson H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Billie Jean King 6-2 6-2 Bonnie Logan H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Laura Dupont 6-2 6-4 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Barbara Downs 7-6 6-4 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Kerry Reid 6-0 6-1 Penny Moor H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Karen Krantzcke 6-0 7-5 Joy Schwikert H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Wendy Gilchrist 6-1 6-1 Jill Cooper H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Lesley Hunt 5-7 6-3 6-0 Sally Hudson Beck H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Nancy Richey 6-0 6-2 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Francoise Durr 6-1 6-0 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data
Sep 30, 1972* R32 Mona Guerrant 6-3 6-1 Madeleine Pegel H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 4
Martina Navratilova 2
Nancy Richey 2
Anne White 1
Beth Herr 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1989 Hard Conchita Martínez 3-6 6-4 6-2 Elise Burgin H2H Match data
1988 Hard Manuela Maleeva Fragniere 6-3 4-6 6-2 Dianne Van Rensburg H2H Match data
1987 Hard Anne White 6-1 6-2 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1986 Hard Beth Herr 6-0 3-6 7-5 Ann Henricksson H2H Match data
1980 Hard Regina Marsikova 7-6 7-6 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Phoenix held?
Phoenix is held in Phoenix, United States.
Who won the most recent Phoenix?
The 1989 Phoenix was won by Conchita Martínez 3-6 6-4 6-2.
Who has won the most Phoenix titles?
Billie Jean King has won 4 Phoenix titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Phoenix played?
The first edition of Phoenix was held in 1968.
What surface is Phoenix played on?
Phoenix is played on hard courts.