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1972 Denver WCT
DateApril 24 – 30[1]
Edition1st
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis
SurfaceCarpet / Indoor
LocationDenver, USA
Champions
Singles
Australia Rod Laver[2]
Doubles
Australia Roy Emerson / Australia Rod Laver[3]
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The 1972 Denver WCT was the first edition of the tennis event. It was held on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado. The first edition was held April 24 to 30.[1] The tournament was part of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. Rod Laver won the first edition of both the doubles and singles competition.[1]

Champions

Singles

Australia Rod Laver defeated United States Marty Riessen, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4.[2][3]

Doubles

Australia Roy Emerson / Australia Rod Laver defeated Australia John Newcombe / Australia Tony Roche, 6–2, 5–7, 7–6.[3]


References

  1. ^ a b c "WCT Denver 1972 - Overview". ITFTennis.com. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
  2. ^ a b "WCT Denver 1972 - Singles". ITFTennis.com. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
  3. ^ a b c "Sports In Short .Canada Gets Own Little League Deal". Calgary Herald. 1972-05-01. Retrieved 2011-02-23.