1972 Maureen Connolly Brinker International

The 1972 Maureen Connolly Brinker International was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the T-BAR-M Racquet Club in Dallas, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1972 WT Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from March 7 through March 12, 1972.[1] Unseeded Nancy Gunter won the singles title and earned $11,000 first-prize money.[2][3]

1972 Maureen Connolly Brinker International
DateMarch 7–12
Edition1st
CategoryWT Pro Tour
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$33,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sportface) / indoor
LocationDallas, Texas, U.S.
VenueT-BAR-M Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Nancy Gunter
Doubles
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King

Finals

Singles

Nancy Gunter defeated Billie Jean King 7–6(5–2), 6–1

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Judy Tegart / Françoise Dürr 6–3, 4–6, 7–5

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $11,000 $4,000 $2,000 $900 $475 $225
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References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 117–118.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 130. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
  3. Walter Bingham (March 20, 1972). "Shoot-Out at the T BAR M". Sports Illustrated. Vol. 36 no. 12. pp. 10–12.
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