1972 Dutch Open (tennis)
The 1972 Dutch Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament staged in Hilversum, Netherlands. The tournament was played on outdoor clay courts and was held from 1 August until 7 August 1972. It was the 16th edition of the tournament and was a non-tour event, i.e. not part of the main men's or women's circuits. John Cooper and Betty Stöve won the singles titles.[2][3]
| 1972 Dutch Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1–7 August |
| Edition | 16th |
| Category | Non-tour |
| Draw | 64S |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Hilversum, Netherlands |
| Venue | 't Melkhuisje |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} John Cooper[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Betty Stöve | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Ross Case / Geoff Masters | |
| Women's doubles | |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Michèle Gurdal / Betty Stöve | |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Betty Stöve / Bob Howe | |
Finals
Men's singles
John Cooper defeated 
Hans Kary 6–1, 3–6, 12–10, 3–6, 6–2
Women's singles
Betty Stöve defeated Marijke Schaar 7–5, 6–3
Men's doubles
Ross Case / Geoff Masters defeated John Cooper Colin Dibley 8–6, 6–4
Women's doubles
Michèle Gurdal / Betty Stöve defeated 
Lita Liem / Lany Kaligis 6–4, 6–0
Mixed doubles
Betty Stöve / Bob Howe defeated Wendy Turnbull / Colin Dibley 2–6, 9–7, 6–3
References
- "1972 Hilversum – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 327. ISBN 9780671216238.
- "Eenzijdigheid en langdradigheid kenmerken finales". Trouw (in Dutch). 31 July 1972. p. T10.
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