1972 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships

The 1972 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, United States and was part of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the 45th edition of the tournament and was held from July 31 through August 6, 1972. Bob Lutz defeated John Newcombe, Rod Laver and Cliff Drysdale prior to beating Tom Okker in the Finals.[3]

1972 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
DateJuly 31 – August 6
Edition45th
CategoryWCT circuit
Draw32S / 16D
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationBoston, United States
VenueLongwood Cricket Club
Champions
Singles
Bob Lutz [1]
Doubles
John Newcombe / Tony Roche [2]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1972 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships – Singles

Bob Lutz defeated Tom Okker, 6–4, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4

Doubles
Main article: 1972 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships – Doubles

John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated Arthur Ashe / Bob Lutz, 6–3, 1–6, 7–6

References
  1. "1972 Boston – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1972 Boston – Doubles draw". 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. 146. ISBN 9780671216238.
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