1972 Virginia Slims of Washington

August 2023 1972 Virginia Slims of Washington February 24–29 1st WT Pro Tour $18,000 16S / 8D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. Linden Hill Racquet Club USA Nancy Gunter USA Wendy Overton / USA Valerie Ziegenfuss The 1972 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Linden Hill Racquet Club in Bethesda, Maryland in the United States that was part of the 1972 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from February 24 through February 29, 1972. Unseeded Nancy Gunter won the singles title and earned $3,500 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 114, 118 John DolanWorld of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1973 Queen Anne Press London 9780671216238 130, 157 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis)Misses Evert and Casals Reach Tennis Semifinals https://www.nytimes.com/1972/02/26/archives/misses-evert-and-casals-reach-tennis-semifinals.html The New York Times February 26, 1972 Finals Singles 1972 Virginia Slims of Washington – Singles USA Nancy Gunter defeated USA Chris Evert 7–6(5–1), 6–2 Doubles USA Wendy Overton / USA Valerie Ziegenfuss defeated AUS Judy Tegart / FRA Françoise Dürr 7–5, 6–2 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Singles $3,500$2,400$1,900$1,600$750$400 References Virginia Slims of Washington Category:Virginia Slims of Washington Category:1972 in sports in Washington, D.C. Virginia Slims of Washington