1972 Monte Carlo Open

The 1972 Monte Carlo Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. The tournament was part of the WCT Tour, which was incorporated into the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit. It was the 66th edition of the event and was held from 27 March through 3 April 1972. Ilie Năstase won the singles title.

1972 Monte Carlo Open
Date	27 March – 3 April
Edition	66th
Category	Grand Prix circuit (WCT)
Draw	32S / 16D
Prize money	$20,000
Surface	Clay / outdoor
Location	Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Venue	Monte Carlo Country Club
Champions
Singles
Ilie Năstase[1]
Doubles
Patrice Beust / Daniel Contet[2]

Finals

Singles

Ilie Năstase defeated František Pála 6–1, 6–0, 6–3

• It was Năstase's 3rd singles title of the year and the 12th of his career.

Doubles

Patrice Beust / Daniel Contet defeated Jiří Hřebec / František Pála 3–6, 6–1, 12–10, 6–2