1972 Independent Press-Telegram Championships
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The 1972 Independent Press-Telegram Championships was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Long Beach City College Gym in Long Beach, California in the United States that was part of the 1972 WT Pro Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from January 19 through January 13, 1972. A capacity crowd of 2,200 spectators watched second-seeded Rosemary Casals win the singles title and earn $3,400 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1972 Independent Press-Telegram Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 19–23 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | WT Pro Tour |
| Draw | 16S / ?D |
| Prize money | $17,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sportface) / indoor |
| Location | Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Venue | Long Beach City College Gym |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Rosemary Casals | |
| Doubles | |
Rosemary Casals /  Virginia Wade | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Rosemary Casals defeated 
Françoise Dürr 6–2, 6–7(4–5), 6–3
Doubles edit
Rosemary Casals / Virginia Wade defeated 
Helen Gourlay / Karen Krantzcke 6–4, 5–7, 7–5
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [1] | $3,400 | $2,200 | $1,500 | $1,200 | $700 | $350 |
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References edit
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 116.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 157, 158. ISBN 9780671216238.