1972 Jean Becker Open

The 1972 Jean Becker Open, also known as the Paris Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. The event was part of the Grand Prix circuit and classified as a B category tournament. It was the 3rd edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters) and took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, from 30 October through 5 November 1972. First-seeded Stan Smith won the singles title.[3]

1972 Jean Becker Open
Date30 October – 5 November
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix (B)
Draw32S / 32D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet
LocationParis, France
VenuePalais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Champions
Singles
United States Stan Smith[1]
Doubles
France Pierre Barthès / France François Jauffret[2]

Finals

Singles

United States Stan Smith defeated Spain Andrés Gimeno 6–2, 6–2, 7–5

  • It was Smith's 10th title of the year and the 26th of his career.

Doubles

France Pierre Barthès / France François Jauffret defeated Spain Andrés Gimeno / Spain Juan Gisbert Sr. 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Barthès' only title of the year and the 4th of his career. It was Jauffret's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

References

  1. "1972 Paris Indoor – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1972 Paris Indoor – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 127. ISBN 9780671216238.
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