1972 Italian Open (tennis)
Tennis tournament
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The 1972 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played by men on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The men's and women's tournament were part of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 29th edition of the tournament and was held from 24 April through 2 May 1972. The singles titles were won by Manuel Orantes and Linda Tuero.[3]
| 1972 Italian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 24 April – 2 May |
| Edition | 29th |
| Category | Grand Prix circuit |
| Surface | Clay court / outdoor |
| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Venue | Foro Italico |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Manuel Orantes[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Linda Tuero | |
| Men's doubles | |
 Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Lesley Hunt /  Olga Morozova | |
Finals
Men's singles
Manuel Orantes defeated 
Jan Kodeš 4–6, 6–1, 7–5, 6–2
Women's singles
Linda Tuero defeated Olga Morozova 6–4, 6–3
Men's doubles
Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac defeated Lew Hoad / 
Frew McMillan 3–6, 3–6, 6–4, 6–3, 5–3, ret.
Women's doubles
Lesley Hunt / Olga Morozova defeated 
Gail Chanfreau / 
Rosalba Vido 6–3, 6–4