The 1972 South American Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 27 November through 1 December 1972. It was held the fifth edition of the tournament and was a non-tour event, i.e. not part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit. Karl Meiler won the singles title.
Finals Singles
Karl Meiler defeated Guillermo Vilas 6–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 It was Meiler's only ATP title of the year and the 1st of his ATP career.
Doubles Jaime Fillol / Jaime Pinto-Bravo defeated Iván Molina / Barry Phillips-Moore 2–6, 7–6, 6–2
References
External links ATP tournament profile