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.^[3] There was criticism by players, including Arthur Ashe, that the playing conditions on the Sporface carpet courts were too fast.^[4]

1972 United Bank Classic
Date	April 24–30
Edition	1st
Category	World Championship Tennis
Draw	31S / 8D
Prize money	$50,000
Surface	Carpet / indoor
Location	Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Champions
Singles
Rod Laver[1]
Doubles
Roy Emerson / Rod Laver[2]

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1972 United Bank Classic – Singles

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

Doubles

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

Prize money

Event	W	F	SF	QF	Round of 16	Round of 32
Singles [5]	$10,000	$5,000	$3,000	$1,000	$750	$500

See also

• 1972 Virginia Slims of Denver