1972 Virginia Slims of Washington
The 1972 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Linden Hill Racquet Club in Bethesda, Maryland in the United States that was part of the 1972 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from February 24 through February 29, 1972. Unseeded Nancy Gunter won the singles title and earned $3,500 first-prize money.[1][2][3]
| 1972 Virginia Slims of Washington | |
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| Date | February 24–29 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | WT Pro Tour |
| Draw | 16S / 8D |
| Prize money | $18,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Venue | Linden Hill Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
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| Doubles | |
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Finals
Singles
Doubles
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Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [1] | $3,500 | $2,400 | $1,900 | $1,600 | $750 | $400 |
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References
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 118.
- John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 130, 157. ISBN 9780671216238.
- "Misses Evert and Casals Reach Tennis Semifinals". The New York Times. February 26, 1972.
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