1991 Mazda Classic

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1991 Mazda Classic
DateJuly 29 – August 5
Edition13th
Category Tier III
Draw28S / 16D
Prize money$225,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location San Diego, California, U.S.
Venue La Costa Resort and Spa
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Doubles
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jill Hetherington / Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
  1990  · Southern California Open ·  1992  

The 1991 Mazda Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, California, in the United States that was part of Tier III of the 1991 WTA Tour. It was the 13th edition of the tournament and was held from July 29 through August 5, 1991. Fourth-seeded Jennifer Capriati won the singles title and earned $45,000 first-prize money.

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It was the tournament's first year in La Costa after moving from the San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club. It was also Mazda's first year as sponsor after replacing Great American Bank, a San Diego–based institution that was in financial decline. [1]

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati defeated Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles, 4–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–2)

Doubles

Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jill Hetherington / Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi defeated Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández / Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat, 6–4, 3–6, 6–2

References

  1. Freeman, John (November 3, 1990). "Tennis event will move to La Costa site". Evening Tribune. p. C-5.