1972 British Motor Cars Invitational

August 2023 1972 British Motor Cars Invitational January 12–15 2nd $17,000 WT Women's Pro Tour Carpet (Sportface) / indoor San Francisco, United States Civic Auditorium USA Billie Jean King USA Rosie CasalsGBR Virginia Wade The 1972 British Motor Cars Invitational, also known as the BMC Invitational, was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the second edition of the event and was held from January 12 through January 15, 1972. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title, her second consecutive at the event, and earned $3,400 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 114–116 John DolanWorld of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1973 Queen Anne Press London 9780671216238 157–158 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Billie Jean King defeated AUS Kerry Melville 7–6(5–0), 7–6(5–2) Doubles USA Rosie Casals / GBR Virginia Wade defeated FRA Françoise Dürr / AUS Judy Dalton 6–3, 5–7, 6–2 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Singles $3,400$2,200$1,500$1,200$700$350 References BMC Invitational British Motor Cars Invitational Category:Silicon Valley Classic British Motor Cars Invitational British Motor Cars Invitational