Stan Smith defeated Ilie Năstase in the final, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1972 Wimbledon Championships.
Stan Smith emerged victorious from the final match against Ilie Năstase with scores of 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 to secure the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1972 Wimbledon Championships.