1972 Virginia Slims of Denver
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DateAugust 14–20
Edition1st
Draw32S/16D
Prizemoney$25,000
| 1972 Virginia Slims of Denver | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 14–20 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Draw | 32S/16D |
| Prize money | $25,000 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Location | Denver, United States |
| Venue | South High School |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Nancy Richey Gunter | |
| Doubles | |
 Françoise Dürr /  Lesley Hunt | |
The 1972 Virginia Slims of Denver, also known as the Virginia Slims Denver International, was a women's tennis tournament played on hard court at the South High School in Denver, Colorado in the United States that was part of the 1972 WT Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from August 14 through August 20, 1972.[1] Third-seeded Nancy Richey Gunter won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[2][3][4]
Singles
Nancy Richey Gunter defeated Billie Jean King 1–6, 6–4, 6–4
Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Lesley Hunt defeated Helen Gourlay / Karen Krantzcke 6–0, 6–3