1972 Charlotte Tennis Classic
The 1972 Charlotte Tennis Classic, also known by its sponsored name North Carolina National Bank Tennis Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts that was part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from April 18 through April 23, 1972 at the Julian J. Clark Tennis Stadium, owned by the Olde Providence Racquet Club in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States.[3] Second-seeded Ken Rosewall won the singles title.[4]
| 1972 Charlotte Tennis Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 18–23 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | World Championship Tennis |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Venue | Olde Providence Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Ken Rosewall[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Tom Okker /  Marty Riessen[2] | |
Finals
Singles
Ken Rosewall defeated Cliff Richey 2–6, 6–2, 6–2
Doubles
Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche 6–4, 4–6, 7–6
References
- "1972 Charlotte WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "1972 Charlotte WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- Ed Hovis (April 20, 1972). "Cox triumphs again in classic". The Gastonia Gazette. p. 2D – via Newspapers.com.
- John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 145. ISBN 9780671216238.
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