Jun 26, 1972 CE
Tournament Begins and Tie-Break Introduced
The 1972 Wimbledon Championships commenced, marking the first time the tournament used a tie-break system, which was triggered at 8-8 in all sets except the final set.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Jul 7, 1972 CE
Women's Singles Final
Billie Jean King won her fourth Wimbledon singles title by defeating Evonne Goolagong of Australia in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3.
Jul 8, 1972 CE
Mixed Doubles Final
Ilie Năstase partnered with Rosemary Casals to win the Mixed Doubles title, defeating Alex Metreveli and Olga Morozova in straight sets.
Jul 8, 1972 CE
Men's Singles Final
American Stan Smith defeated Ilie Năstase of Romania in a thrilling five-set match, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, to win his first and only Wimbledon men's singles title.
Jul 9, 1972 CE
Women's Doubles Final
Billie Jean King and Betty Stöve captured the Women's Doubles title by defeating Françoise Dürr and Judy Tegart Dalton in the final.
Jul 9, 1972 CE
Men's Doubles Final
Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan won the Men's Doubles championship, defeating Mark Cox and Allan Stone 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.