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1972 Bristol Open
The 1972 Bristol Open, also known by its sponsored name W.D. & H.O. Wills Open Tournament, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts. The event was part of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit and classified as C category. It was played in Bristol, Great Britain and was held from 12 to 17 June 1972. Bob Hewitt won the singles title and earned $7,800 first-prize money.
Finals
Singles
Main article: 1972 Bristol Open – Singles
RSA Bob Hewitt defeated USA Alejandro Olmedo 6–4, 6–3
- It was Hewitt's 5th title of the year and the 7th of his career.
Doubles
Main article: 1972 Bristol Open – Doubles
RSA Bob Hewitt / RSA Frew McMillan defeated USA Clark Graebner / AUS Lew Hoad
- It was Hewitt's 4th title of the year and the 6th of his career. It was McMillan's 3rd title of the year and the 5th of his career.
References
References
- "1972 Bristol – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "1972 Bristol – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- (1973). "World of Tennis '73". Queen Anne Press.
- (17 June 1972). "Olmedo is Beaten by Hewitt in Final". The New York Times.
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