The 1972 Jean Becker Open, also known as the Paris Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. The event was part of the Grand Prix circuit and classified as a B category tournament. It was the 3rd edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters) and took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, from 30 October through 5 November 1972. First-seeded Stan Smith won the singles title.[3]

1972 Jean Becker Open
Date30 October – 5 November
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix (B)
Draw32S / 32D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet
LocationParis, France
VenuePalais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Champions
Singles
United States Stan Smith[1]
Doubles
France Pierre Barthès / France François Jauffret[2]
← 1970 · Paris Open · 1973 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Stan Smith defeated   Andrés Gimeno 6–2, 6–2, 7–5

  • It was Smith's 10th title of the year and the 26th of his career.

Doubles

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  Pierre Barthès /   François Jauffret defeated   Andrés Gimeno /   Juan Gisbert Sr. 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Barthès' only title of the year and the 4th of his career. It was Jauffret's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

References

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  1. ^ "1972 Paris Indoor – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1972 Paris Indoor – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 127. ISBN 9780671216238.
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