The 1972 British Hard Court Championships, also known by its sponsored name Rothmans British Hard Court Championships, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at The West Hants Club in Bournemouth, England. The event was part of the Grand Prix circuit and categorized as B class. The tournament was held from 8 to 13 May 1972. Bob Hewitt and Evonne Goolagong won the singles titles.[3]
| 1972 British Hard Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8–13 May |
| Edition | 43rd |
| Category | Grand Prix (C class) |
| Draw | 32S/16D |
| Surface | Clay / Outdoor |
| Location | Bournemouth, England |
| Venue | The West Hants Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Bob Hewitt[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Evonne Goolagong | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Mary–Ann Curtis /  Françoise Dürr | |
Finals edit
Men's singles edit
Bob Hewitt defeated Pierre Barthès 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
Women's singles edit
Evonne Goolagong defeated 
Helga Niessen Masthoff 6–0, 6–4
Men's doubles edit
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated 
Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac 8–6, 6–2, 3–6, 4–6, 6–4
Women's doubles edit
Evonne Goolagong / Helen Gourlay defeated Brenda Kirk / 
Betty Stöve 7–5, 6–1
References edit
- ^ "1972 Bournemouth – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1972 Bournemouth – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 120. ISBN 9780671216238.