The 1972 British Motor Cars Invitational, also known as the BMC Invitational, was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the second edition of the event and was held from January 12 through January 15, 1972. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title, her second consecutive at the event, and earned $3,400 first-prize money.[1][2]

Finals

Singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated Australia Kerry Melville 7–6(5–0), 7–6(5–2)

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United Kingdom Virginia Wade defeated France Françoise Dürr / Australia Judy Dalton 6–3, 5–7, 6–2

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $3,400 $2,200 $1,500 $1,200 $700 $350

References

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114–116.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 157–158. ISBN 9780671216238.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_British_Motor_Cars_Invitational
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