1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships

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The 1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was part of the 1972 Grand Prix circuit. The event was held in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the fourth edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held in from August 7 through August 13, 1972. Bob Hewitt and Chris Evert won the singles titles.

DateAugust 7–13
Edition4th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw64S / 32D
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1972 U.S. Clay Court Championships
DateAugust 7–13
Edition4th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw64S / 32D
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana, US
Champions
Men's singles
South Africa Bob Hewitt[1]
Women's singles
United States Chris Evert
Men's doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan[2]
Women's doubles
Australia Evonne Goolagong / Australia Lesley Hunt
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Finals

Men's singles

South Africa Bob Hewitt defeated United States Jimmy Connors 7–6, 6–1, 6–2

Women's singles

United States Chris Evert defeated Australia Evonne Goolagong 7–6, 6–1

Men's doubles

South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan defeated Chile Jaime Fillol / Chile Patricio Cornejo 6–2, 6–3

Women's doubles

Australia Evonne Goolagong / Australia Lesley Hunt defeated Australia Margaret Court / United States Pam Teeguarden 6–2, 6–1

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