1972 Virginia Slims of Newport

August 2023 1972 Virginia Slims of Newport August 22–26 2nd $18,000 Grass / outdoor 32S / ?D Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. Newport Casino AUS Margaret Court AUS Margaret Court / AUS Lesley Hunt Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships The 1972 Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1972 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from August 22 through August 26, 1972. Sixth-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 114, 129–130 John DolanWorld of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1973 Queen Anne Press London 9780671216238 132 John Barrett Finals Singles AUS Margaret Court defeated USA Billie Jean King 6–4, 6–1 Doubles AUS Margaret Court / AUS Lesley Hunt defeated USA Rosemary Casals / USA Billie Jean King 6–2, 6–2 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $3,400$2,000$1,600$1,300$750$350$150 References Virginia Slims of Newport Category:Virginia Slims of Newport Category:1972 in sports in Rhode Island Category:August 1972 sports events in the United States