1972 Virginia Slims Conquistadores

January 2025 1972 Virginia Slims Conquistadores April 17–23 1st Virginia Slims Pro Tour Grand Prix Circuit $18,000 32S / 12D Hard / outdoor Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Tucson Racquet Club USA Billie Jean King AUS Kerry Harris / AUS Karen Krantzcke Virginia Slims of Tucson Virginia Slims of Tucson The 1972 Virginia Slims Conquistadores, also known as the Tucson Conquistadores Women's Tennis Tournament, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts at the Tucson Racquet Club in Tucson, Arizona 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 April 17 through April 23, 1972. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 114, 122–123 John DolanWorld of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1973 Queen Anne Press London 9780671216238 131, 157 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Billie Jean King defeated FRA Françoise Dürr 6–0, 6–3 Doubles AUS Kerry Harris / AUS Karen Krantzcke defeated AUS Judy Dalton / FRA Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–7, 6–3 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $3,400$2,400$1,600$1,300$750$350$150 References Virginia Slims Conquistadores Virginia Slims Conquistadores Virginia Slims Conquistadores Virginia Slims Conquistadores