WTA Copenhagen 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

Winnie Shaw won the 1972 Copenhagen, defeating Ingrid Bentzer 7-5 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Copenhagen, Denmark, from January 29 to February 4, 1972. The match log contains 17 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Winnie Shaw
def. Ingrid Bentzer , 7-5 6-4
Dates
Jan 29 — Feb 4
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
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

Copenhagen 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Winnie Shaw 7-5 6-4 Ingrid Bentzer H2H Match data Feb 4, 1972* F
SF (2)
Ingrid Bentzer 6-2 6-2 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Feb 3, 1972* SF Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Winnie Shaw 8-6 6-2 Margareta Strandberg H2H Match data Feb 3, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Winnie Shaw (w/o) Milly Vagn Nielsen H2H Match data Feb 3, 1972* QF
Ingrid Bentzer 6-4 4-6 6-4 Odile De Roubin H2H Match data Feb 3, 1972* QF
Joyce Williams 6-4 6-4 Anne Mette Sorensen H2H Match data Feb 3, 1972* QF
Margareta Strandberg 6-4 4-6 6-1 Nathalie Fuchs H2H Match data Feb 3, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Joyce Williams 6-2 6-4 Isabelle Larsson H2H Match data Feb 2, 1972* R16
Ingrid Bentzer 5-7 6-4 6-2 Ellen Grindvold H2H Match data Feb 2, 1972* R16
Anne Mette Sorensen 6-3 6-4 Michele Gurdal H2H Match data Feb 2, 1972* R16
Odile De Roubin 6-3 6-3 Gitte Grage H2H Match data Feb 2, 1972* R16
Winnie Shaw 6-2 8-6 Helle Sparre H2H Match data Feb 2, 1972* R16
Milly Vagn Nielsen (w/o) Ulla Sandulf H2H Match data Feb 2, 1972* R16
Nathalie Fuchs 1-6 6-3 6-2 Mari Ann Aklougart H2H Match data Feb 2, 1972* R16
Margareta Strandberg 8-6 6-2 Pia Balling H2H Match data Feb 2, 1972* R16
R32 (2)
Ellen Grindvold 6-2 2-6 6-3 Dorte Ekner H2H Match data Feb 1, 1972* R32
Pia Balling 6-3 6-3 Lotte Solbeck H2H Match data Feb 1, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Copenhagen.

Most Finals

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

  1. Ingrid Bentzer 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Winnie Shaw 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Anne Mette Sorensen 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 Copenhagen finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Winnie Shaw 7-5 6-4 Ingrid Bentzer H2H Match data 1972 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Copenhagen held?
Copenhagen is held in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Who won the most recent Copenhagen?
The 1972 Copenhagen was won by Winnie Shaw, who defeated Ingrid Bentzer 7-5 6-4.
When was the first Copenhagen played?
The first edition of Copenhagen was held in 1972.
What surface is Copenhagen played on?
Copenhagen is played on carpet courts.