1972 Fidelity WCT Tournament – Singles

The 1972 Fidelity WCT Tournament – Singles was an event of the 1972 Fidelity WCT Tournament men's tennis tournament played at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia in the United States from February 2 through February 6, 1972. The draw consisted of 29 players. Ilie Năstase was the defending champion but did not compete in this edition. Rod Laver won the singles title, defeating Cliff Drysdale in the final, 2–6, 6–3, 7–5, 6–3.[1][2]

Singles
1972 Fidelity WCT Tournament
Final
ChampionAustralia Rod Laver
Runner-upSouth Africa Cliff Drysdale
Score2–6, 6–3, 7–5, 6–3
Details
Draw29
Events
Singles Doubles
 1971 ·
· 1973 

Draw

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Key

Finals

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Semifinals Final
              
  Australia Rod Laver 6 7
  United States Arthur Ashe 2 6
  Australia Rod Laver 2 6 7 6
  South Africa Cliff Drysdale 6 3 5 3
  South Africa Cliff Drysdale 4 6 6
  Australia John Newcombe 6 4 3

Top half

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Bottom half

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References

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  1. John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 141, 144. ISBN 9780671216238.
  2. "1972 Richmond – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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