1972 United Bank Classic
# 1972 United Bank Classic

The 1972 United Bank Classic, also known as the Denver WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado in the United States that was part of the 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and took place from April 24 through April 30, 1972. First-seeded Rod Laver won the first edition of both the doubles and singles competition. There was criticism by players, including Arthur Ashe, that the playing conditions on the Sporface carpet courts were too fast.

## Finals

### Singles

Rod Laver defeated Marty Riessen, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4

### Doubles

Roy Emerson / Rod Laver defeated Cliff Drysdale / Roger Taylor, 1–6, 6–4, 6–3

## Prize money

| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Singles | $10,000 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 | $750 | $500 |
