The 1972 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from 28 August until 10 September. It was the 92nd staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1972. Ilie Năstase and Billie Jean King won the singles titles. US Open 1972: August 28 – September 10, 1972 at West Side Tennis Club. Men's singles: Ilie Năstase. Women's singles: Billie Jean King — 9th major title. Wiki link