1972 Australian Open
The 1972 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne in Australia and was held from 26 December 1971 to 3 January 1972. It was the 60th edition of the Australian Open and the first Grand Slam of the year.
1972 Australian Open | |
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Date | 26 December 1971 – 3 January 1972 |
Edition | 60th |
Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Grass |
Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Venue | Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club |
Champions | |
Men's Singles | |
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Women's Singles | |
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Men's Doubles | |
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Women's Doubles | |
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Finals
Men's Singles
- It was Rosewall's 16th career Grand Slam title (his 8th in singles) and his 6th Australian title.
Women's Singles
- It was Wade's 2nd career Grand Slam title and her 1st Australian title.
Men's Doubles
- It was Davidson's 1st career Grand Slam title and his only Australian title. It was Rosewall's 17th career Grand Slam title and his 7th and last Australian title.
Women's Doubles
- It was Gourlay's 1st career Grand Slam title and her 1st Australian title. It was Harris' only career Grand Slam title and her only Australian title.
Mixed Doubles
- Competition not held between 1970 and 1986.
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References
- "1972 Men's Singles". Tennis Australia.
- "1972 Women's Singles". Tennis Australia.
- "1972 Men's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
- "1972 Women's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
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