1972 Italian Open (tennis)


The 1972 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played by men on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The men's and women's tournament were part of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 29th edition of the tournament and was held from 24 April through 2 May 1972. The singles titles were won by Manuel Orantes and Linda Tuero.

Finals

Men's singles

defeated Jan Kodeš 4–6, 6–1, 7–5, 6–2

Women's singles

defeated Olga Morozova 6–4, 6–3

Men's doubles

/ Ion Ţiriac defeated Lew Hoad / Frew McMillan 3–6, 3–6, 6–4, 6–3, 5–3, ret.

Women's doubles

/ Olga Morozova defeated Gail Chanfreau / Rosalba Vido 6–3, 6–4