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1972 British Motor Cars Invitational

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1972 British Motor Cars Invitational
DateJanuary 12–15
Edition2nd
CategoryWT Women's Pro Tour
Prize money$17,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sportface) / indoor
LocationSan Francisco, United States
VenueCivic Auditorium
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals
United Kingdom Virginia Wade
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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.[1][2]

Finals

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Singles

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United States Billie Jean King defeated Australia Kerry Melville 7–6(5–0), 7–6(5–2)

Doubles

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United States Rosie Casals / United Kingdom Virginia Wade defeated France Françoise Dürr / Australia Judy Dalton 6–3, 5–7, 6–2

Prize money

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Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $3,400 $2,200 $1,500 $1,200 $700 $350

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 114–116.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1973). World of Tennis '73 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 157–158. ISBN 9780671216238.