1972 South African Open (tennis)

1972 South African Open
Date	27 March – 8 April
Edition	69th
Category	Grand Prix A series
Draw	32S / 32D
Surface	Hard / Outdoor
Location	Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue	Ellis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's Singles
Cliff Richey [1]
Men's Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan

The 1972 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 69th edition of the tournament and was held from 27 March through 8 April 1972. Cliff Richey won the singles title.

Winners

Men's Singles

Cliff Richey defeated Manuel Orantes 6–4, 7–5, 3–6, 6–4 ^[1]

Men's Doubles

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Georges Goven / Ray Moore 6–2, 6–2, 6–4

References

1. "ATP – 1972 Johannesburg Men's Singles Draw". ATP.