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1972 United Bank Classic

The 1972 United Bank Classic, also known as the Denver WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado in the United States that was part of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and took place from April 24 through April 30, 1972. First-seeded Rod Laver won the first edition of both the doubles and singles competition. There was criticism by players, including Arthur Ashe, that the playing conditions on the Sporface carpet courts were too fast.

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1972 United Bank Classic – Singles

AUS Rod Laver defeated USA Marty Riessen, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

AUS Roy Emerson / AUS Rod Laver defeated RSA Cliff Drysdale / GBR Roger Taylor, 1–6, 6–4, 6–3

Prize money

Singles
$10,000

References

References

  1. "1972 Denver – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1972 Denver – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. (May 1, 1972). "Sports In Short. Canada Gets Own Little League Deal.". [[Calgary Herald]].
  4. (April 25, 1972). "Surface fast, action slow in Denver tennis". [[Poughkeepsie Journal]].
  5. (April 24, 1972). "31-man field prepares for Denver tennis". [[Colorado Springs Gazette.
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