1990 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles

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1990 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles
DateAugust 13–19
Edition17th
Category Tier II
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$350,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Manhattan Beach, CA, U.S.
VenueManhattan Country Club
Champions
Singles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
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The 1990 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Manhattan Country Club in Manhattan Beach, California in the United States that was part of the Tier II category of the 1990 WTA Tour. It was the 17th edition of the tournament and was held from August 13 through August 19, 1990. Second-seeded Monica Seles won the singles title and earned $70,000 first-prize money. [1] [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles defeated Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 6–4, 3–6, 7–6(8–6)

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná defeated Flag of Argentina.svg Mercedes Paz / Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini 6–3, 4–6, 6–4

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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1991). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1991. London: Collins Willow. pp. 151, 162–163. ISBN   9780002184038.
  2. Bloch Shallouf, Renee; Clerys, Doug, eds. (1991). 1991 Women's Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WTA. p. 350.