1972 US Open – Women's Singles
successfully defended her title, defeating Kerry Melville 6–3, 7–5 in the final to win the Women's Singles tennis title at the 1972 US Open.Seeds
The seeded players are listed below. Billie Jean King is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
- Billie Jean King '
- Evonne Goolagong '
- Chris Evert '
- Rosie Casals '
- Margaret Court '
- Nancy Richey Gunter '
- Françoise Dürr '
- Virginia Wade '
- Kerry Melville
Draw
Key
Earlier rounds
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4