1972 Australian Open – Women's doubles
| Women's doubles | |
|---|---|
| 1972 Australian Open | |
| Champions | Helen Gourlay Kerry Harris |
| Runners-up | Patricia Coleman Karen Krantzcke |
| Score | 6–0, 6–4 |
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 6–0, 6–4..