1972 Virginia Slims of Oklahoma City

The 1972 Virginia Slims of Oklahoma City was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Frederickson Field House Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in the United States that was part of the 1972 WT Pro Tour. It was the second and last edition of the tournament and was held from February 16 through February 19, 1972. Third-seeded Rosie Casals won the singles title and earned $4,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

1972 Virginia Slims of Oklahoma City
DateFebruary 16–19
Edition2bd
Draw16S / ?D
Prize money$20,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sportface) / indoor
LocationOklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
VenueFrederickson Field House Arena
Champions
Singles
United States Rosie Casals
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King

Finals

Singles

United States Rosie Casals defeated United States Valerie Ziegenfuss 6–4, 6–1

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated Australia Judy Dalton / France Françoise Dürr 6–7(4–5), 7–6(5–2), 6–2

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $4,000 $2,600 $1,800 $1,500 $750 $400

References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 118.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 130. ISBN 9780671216238.


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