1972 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis

August 2023 1972 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis May 3–6 1st Virginia Slims Circuit $20,000 16S / 8D Carpet (Sportface) / indoor Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum ~3,000 USA Billie Jean King USA Rosemary Casals AUS Karen Krantzcke 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.Bob Williams Billie Jean, Nancy head net visitors this week https://www.newspapers.com/image/105762646/ The Indianapolis Star April 30, 1972 7 (Section 4) 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. limited Newspapers.com First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $4,000 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 114, 123 John DolanWorld of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1973 Queen Anne Press London 9780671216238 143 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis)Mrs. King victor in final https://mobile.nytimes.com/1972/05/07/archives/mrs-king-victor-in-final-63-63-conquers-mrs-gunter-at-indianapolis.html The New York Times May 6, 1972 Finals Singles USA Billie Jean King defeated USA Nancy Gunter 6–3, 6–3 Doubles USA Rosemary Casals / AUS Karen Krantzcke defeated AUS Judy Dalton / FRA Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–2 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Singles $4,000$2,600$1,800$1,500$750$400 References Virginia Slims of Indianapolis Category:Virginia Slims of Indianapolis Virginia Slims of Indianapolis Virginia Slims of Indianapolis Virginia Slims of Indianapolis