The 1972 Virginia Slims of Denver, also known as the Virginia Slims Denver International, was a women's tennis tournament played on hard court at the South High School in Denver, Colorado in the United States that was part of the 1972 WT Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from August 14 through August 20, 1972.[1] Third-seeded Nancy Richey Gunter won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[2] [3] [4]
Nancy Richey Gunter defeated Billie Jean King 1–6, 6–4, 6–4
Françoise Dürr / 
Lesley Hunt defeated Helen Gourlay / Karen Krantzcke 6–0, 6–3
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | ||
| style=background:#efefef | Singles | $6,000 | $3,400 | $2,000 | $1,600 | $1,000 | $400 | $150 |
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