1972 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles
| Men's Singles | |
|---|---|
| 1972 Wimbledon Championships | |
| Champion |
 Stan Smith
|
| Runner-up |
 Ilie Năstase
|
| Final score | 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 |
| Draw | 128 (16Q) |
| Seeds | 8 |
Reigning champion John Newcombe was prevented from defending his title and was absent along with other WCT contract players who were banned by the ILTF from entering the event. Stan Smith defeated Ilie Năstase 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 in the final to win the Gentlemen's Singles tennis title at the 1972 Wimbledon Championships. It was Smiths first, and only, Wimbledon singles title, and his second, and final, grand slam singles title.
The seeded players are listed below. Stan Smith is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
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