1972 Virginia Slims of Newport

The 1972 Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1972 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from August 22 through August 26, 1972. Sixth-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money.

Singles
🇦🇺 Margaret Court defeated 🇺🇸 Billie Jean King 6–4, 6–1

Doubles
🇦🇺 Margaret Court / 🇦🇺 Lesley Hunt defeated 🇺🇸 Rosemary Casals / 🇺🇸 Billie Jean King 6–2, 6–2