The 1972 Dutch Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament staged in Hilversum, Netherlands.

The tournament was played on outdoor clay courts and was held from 1 August until 7 August 1972.

It was the 15th edition of the tournament and was a non-tour event, i.e. not part of the main men's or women's circuits.

John Cooper and Betty Stöve won the singles titles.

[2][3] John Cooper defeated Hans Kary 6–1, 3–6, 12–10, 3–6, 6–2 Betty Stöve defeated Marijke Schaar 7–5, 6–3 Ross Case / Geoff Masters defeated John Cooper Colin Dibley 8–6, 6–4 Michèle Gurdal / Betty Stöve defeated Lita Liem / Lany Kaligis 6–4, 6–0 Betty Stöve / Bob Howe defeated Wendy Turnbull / Colin Dibley 2–6, 9–7, 6–3