1990 Geneva European Open

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1990 Geneva European Open
Date 21–27 May
Edition 14th
Category Tier IV
Draw 32S / 16D
Prize money $150,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Geneva, Switzerland
Champions
Singles
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Paulus
Doubles
Flag of Australia.svg Louise Field / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Dianne Van Rensburg
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The 1990 Geneva European Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Geneva, Switzerland that was part of the Tier IV category of the 1990 WTA Tour. It was the 14th edition of the tournament and was held from 21 May until 27 May 1990. Second-seeded Barbara Paulus won the singles title. [1] [2]

Tennis ball sport with racket and net

Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent's court. The object of the game is to maneuver the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. The player who is unable to return the ball will not gain a point, while the opposite player will.

Clay court type of tennis court

A clay court is one of many different types of tennis court. Clay courts are made of crushed shale, stone, brick, or other unbound mineral aggregates. The French Open uses clay courts, making it unique among the Grand Slam tournaments. Clay courts are more common in Continental Europe and Latin America than in North America, Asia or Britain. Two main types exist: red clay, the more common variety, and green clay, also known as "rubico", which is a harder surface. Although less expensive to construct than other types of tennis courts, the maintenance costs of clay are high as the surface must be rolled to preserve flatness.

Geneva Place in Switzerland

Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous city of the Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Situated where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Paulus defeated Flag of Canada.svg Helen Kelesi 2–6, 7–5, 7–6(7–3)

Barbara Paulus is a former professional top-ten tennis player from Austria. She began playing on the WTA Tour in 1986 and retired in 2001. During her career, she won a total of seven WTA tournaments. Paulus competed for the Austria Fed Cup team on 21 occasions in singles and doubles, winning nine matches and losing 13.

Helen Kelesi is a former professional tennis player from Canada. She was coached by her father Milan Kelesi.

Doubles

Flag of Australia.svg Louise Field / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Dianne Van Rensburg defeated Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin / Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen 5–7, 7–6(7–2), 7–5

Louise Field is a former noted Australian international tennis player. She competed in the Australian Open 10 times, from 1984 to 1994.

Dianne Van Rensburg is a former professional tennis player from South Africa. Known as Dinky, she won one singles title and three doubles titles from 1986 to 1990. She reached a highest singles ranking of No. 26 in January 1991.

Elise Burgin is an American former tennis player. Her highest ranking was No. 22 in singles, and her highest world doubles ranking was No. 7.

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References

  1. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1991). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1991. London: Collins Willow. p. 150, 167. ISBN   9780002184038.
  2. ↑ Bloch Shallouf, Renee; Clerys, Doug, eds. (1991). 1991 Women's Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WTA. p. 349.
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