1972 Australian Open – Women's doubles

Women's doubles
1972 Australian Open
Champions Helen Gourlay
Kerry Harris
Runners-up Patricia Coleman
Karen Krantzcke
Score60, 64

In 1972, Margaret Court and Evonne Goolagong were the Australian Open's reigning women's doubles champions, but Court chose not to defend her title. Goolagong competed with Virginia Wade instead, losing in the semi-finals to Patricia Coleman and Karen Krantzcke. The final saw Coleman and Krantzcke beaten by Helen Gourlay and Kerry Harris 60, 64..