1972 Washington Star International

The 1972 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts at the Washington Tennis Stadium in Washington, D.C.. The event was part of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from July 17 through July 23, 1972. Tony Roche won the singles title after surviving a match point in the final against Marty Riessen.[3][4]

1972 Washington Star International
DateJuly 17 – 23
Edition4th
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis
Draw64S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
VenueWashington Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
Tony Roche [1]
Doubles
Tom Okker / Marty Riessen [2]

Finals

Singles

Tony Roche defeated Marty Riessen 3–6, 7–6, 6–4

Doubles

Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche 3–6, 6–3, 6–2

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References
  1. "1972 Washington Men's Singles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1972 Washington Men's Doubles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. 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. 145. ISBN 9780671216238.
  4. "Roche Tope Riessen". The Milwaukee Sentinel. UPI. July 24, 1972. p. 3 (Part 2).
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