The 1972 Virginia Slims of Richmond was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor clay courts at the Westwood Racquet Club in Richmond, Virginia in the United States that was part of the 1972 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 21 through March 26, 1972. Third-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $3,400 first-prize money. Finals Singles Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Gunter 6–3, 6–4 Doubles Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Judy Dalton / Karen Krantzcke 7–5, 7–6 Prize money References Virginia Slims of Richmond 1972 in sports in Virginia Virginia Slims of Richmond March 1972 sports events in the United States