The 1972 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played by men on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The men's and women's tournament were part of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 29th edition of the tournament and was held from 24 April through 2 May 1972. The singles titles were won by Manuel Orantes and Linda Tuero.
Manuel Orantes defeated Jan Kodeà ¡ 4âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ1, 7âÂÂ5, 6âÂÂ2
Linda Tuero defeated Olga Morozova 6âÂÂ4, 6âÂÂ3
Ilie NÃÂstase / Ion ÃÂiriac defeated Lew Hoad / Frew McMillan 3âÂÂ6, 3âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ4, 6âÂÂ3, 5âÂÂ3, ret.
Lesley Hunt / Olga Morozova defeated Gail Chanfreau / Rosalba Vido 6âÂÂ3, 6âÂÂ4