1972 USLTA Indoor Circuit
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Duration | 4 December 1971 – 2 February 1972 |
Edition | 2nd |
Tournaments | 8 |
Achievements (singles) | |
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The 1972 USLTA Indoor Circuit was a professional tennis circuit held in the United States that year. It consisted of eight tournaments and was organized by Bill Riordan and sanctioned by the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA).[1][2]
Players who reached at least the quarter-finals of the six top tournaments received ranking points. Ilie Năstase won the first prize of $15,000 from a total bonus pool of $50,000 which was linked to the Boise Cascade Classic series of 13 U.S. indoor tournaments.[3]
Schedule[]
January[]
Week of | Tournament | Champion | Runner-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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9 Jan | Baltimore International Indoor Baltimore, Maryland, US [4][5] Carpet (i) – 16S/8D |
![]() 1–6, 6–4, 7–6 |
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![]() ![]() 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 |
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12 Jan | Jacksonville International Indoor Jacksonville, Florida, US [6] |
![]() 7–5, 6–4 |
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![]() ![]() 4–6, 7–6, 6–4 |
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21 Jan | Roanoke International Tournament Roanoke, Virginia, US [7] Carpet (i) – 9S/8D |
![]() 6–4, 7–6 |
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![]() ![]() 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 |
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February[]
December[]
Week of | Tournament | Champion | Runner-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
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9 Dec | Clean Air Classic Seventh Regiment Armory, New York City, US [13][14] Carpet (i) – 16S/8D |
![]() 4–6, 6–2, 6–2 |
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![]() ![]() 6–3, 6–2 |
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See also[]
References[]
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '73. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 312, 313. ISBN 9780671216238.
- ^ "Winter Net Series Opens In Baltimore". Schenectady Gazette. Jan 7, 1972.
- ^ Barrett, p.310
- ^ "Nastase Victor In Tennis Final". The New York Times. Jan 10, 1972.
- ^ "Nastase Grabs First Prize In Baltimore". The Daily Times. Salisbury, MD. Associated Press. January 10, 1972. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- ^ "Graebner, Fillol Score In Tourney". The Cumberland News. Cumberland, MD. United Press Int. January 14, 1972. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- ^ "Connors Wins 2nd Tourney". The Daily Times. Salisbury, MD. Associated Press. January 24, 1972.
- ^ "Nastase Wins Omaha Tennis". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, IA. Reuters. Jan 31, 1972. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "Pakistan's Rahim scores tennis upset". The Daily Reporter. Dover, OH. Associated Press. Jan 27, 1972. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "Czech Takes Net Crown". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, WA. Associated Press. Jan 30, 1972. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ Ron Maly (Feb 7, 1972). "Veteran, 43, Storms Back To Top Goven (cont.)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, IA. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "Californian Wins Meet". The Nevada Daily Mail. Nevada, MO. Associated Press. Feb 6, 1972. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
- ^ "Sports Whirl". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Associated Press. Dec 9, 1972. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ^ "Pasarell Tops Gonzales For Clean Air Victory". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Associated Press. Dec 10, 1972. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
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