1972 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis

The 1972 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States that was part of the 1972 Virginia Slims Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from May 3 through May 6, 1972. The qualifying event for the singles competition took place on May 1 and May 2, 1972 at the Indianapolis Racquet Club.[1] First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $4,000 first-prize money.[2][3][4]

1972 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis
DateMay 3–6
Edition1st
CategoryVirginia Slims Circuit
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$20,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sportface) / indoor
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
VenueIndiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Attendance~3,000
Champions
Singles
Billie Jean King
Doubles
Rosemary Casals
Karen Krantzcke

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Gunter 6–3, 6–3

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Karen Krantzcke defeated Judy Dalton / Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–2

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [2] $4,000 $2,600 $1,800 $1,500 $750 $400

References
  1. Bob Williams (April 30, 1972). "Billie Jean, Nancy head net visitors this week". The Indianapolis Star. p. 7 (Section 4) – via Newspapers.com. Twelve players including six other seeded stars in the field of 36 will be exempt from a special two-day qualifying round at the Indianapolis Racquet Club tomorrow and Tuesday.
  2. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114, 123.
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 143. ISBN 9780671216238.
  4. "Mrs. King victor in final". The New York Times. May 6, 1972.
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