The 1972 Dutch Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament staged in

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, Netherlands. The tournament was played on outdoor

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s and was held from 1 August until 7 August 1972. It was the 15th edition of the tournament and was a non-tour event, i.e. not part of the main men's or women's circuits. John Cooper and Betty Stöve won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

John Cooper defeated

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6–1, 3–6, 12–10, 3–6, 6–2

Women's singles

Betty Stöve defeated

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7–5, 6–3

Men's doubles

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defeated John Cooper Colin Dibley 8–6, 6–4

Women's doubles

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/ Betty Stöve defeated Lita Liem /

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6–4, 6–0

Mixed doubles

Betty Stöve / Bob Howe defeated Wendy Turnbull / Colin Dibley 2–6, 9–7, 6–3

References

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Dutch Open (tennis), 1972