1972 US Open – Men's Singles

Stan Smith was the defending champion but lost in the quarterfinals to Arthur Ashe. Ilie Năstase defeated Arthur Ashe 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(1–5), 6–4, 6–3 in the final to win the men's singles title at the 1972 US Open.

1972 US Open – Men's Singles

Stan Smith was the defending champion but lost in the quarterfinals to Arthur Ashe. Ilie Năstase defeated Arthur Ashe 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(1–5), 6–4, 6–3 in the final to win the men's singles title at the 1972 US Open.