WTA Phoenix 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

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. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

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

Results

Phoenix 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 7-6(1) 6-3 Margaret Court H2H Match data Oct 3, 1972* F
BR (1)
Rosie Casals 6-3 3-6 6-4 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Oct 3, 1972* BR
SF (2)
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 Oct 2, 1972* SF
QF (4)
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 Oct 2, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
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 Oct 1, 1972* R16
R32 (16)
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 Sep 30, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Phoenix.

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. Barbara Downs 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 Phoenix finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 7-6(1) 6-3 Margaret Court H2H Match data 1972 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Phoenix held?
Phoenix is held in Phoenix, United States.
Who won the most recent Phoenix?
The 1972 Phoenix was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Margaret Court 7-6(1) 6-3.
When was the first Phoenix played?
The first edition of Phoenix was held in 1972.
What surface is Phoenix played on?
Phoenix is played on hard courts.