1991 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

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1991 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia
DateNovember 11–17
Edition9th
Category Tier II
Draw28S / 16D
Prize money$350,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Philadelphia, PA, U.S.
Venue Philadelphia Civic Center
Champions
Singles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles
Doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko
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The 1991 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the Tier II category of the 1991 WTA Tour. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was held from November 11 through November 17, 1991. First-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 Jennifer Capriati 7–5, 6–1

Doubles

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko defeated Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández / Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison 6–2, 6–4

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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1992). The International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1992. London: CollinsWillow. pp. 153, 171. ISBN   9780002184304.
  2. Bloch Shallouf, Renée, ed. (1992). 1992 Women's Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WTA. p. 342.