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.^[3]

1972 Italian Open
Date	24 April – 2 May
Edition	29th
Category	Grand Prix circuit
Surface	Clay court / outdoor
Location	Rome, Italy
Venue	Foro Italico
Champions
Men's singles
Manuel Orantes[1]
Women's singles
Linda Tuero
Men's doubles
Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac[2]
Women's doubles
Lesley Hunt / Olga Morozova

Finals

Men's singles

Manuel Orantes defeated Jan Kodeš 4–6, 6–1, 7–5, 6–2

Women's singles

Linda Tuero defeated Olga Morozova 6–4, 6–3

Men's doubles

Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac defeated Lew Hoad / Frew McMillan 3–6, 3–6, 6–4, 6–3, 5–3, ret.

Women's doubles

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