1972 US Open – Men's Singles

Men's Singles
1972 US Open
Champion	Ilie Năstase
Runner-up	Arthur Ashe
Final score	3–6, 6–3, 6–7(1–5), 6–4, 6–3
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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.

The seeded players are listed below. Ilie Năstase is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.

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