1972 Cincinnati Open

The 1972 Cincinnati Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Coney Island in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 72nd edition of the tournament and was held from July 31 through August 6, 1972. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title.

1972 Cincinnati Open
DateJuly 31 – August 6
Edition72nd
CategoryGrand Prix Circuit
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$42,500
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationCincinnati, Ohio, United States
VenueConey Island
Champions
Singles
Jimmy Connors[1]
Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan[2]

Finals

Singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Guillermo Vilas 6–3, 6–3

  • It was Connor's 5th singles title of the year and of his career.

Doubles

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Paul Gerken / Humphrey Hose 7–6, 6–4

References

  1. "1972 Cincinnati – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1972 Cincinnati – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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