1991 Volvo San Marino Open

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1991 Volvo San Marino Open
Date15–21 July
Edition1st
Category Tier V
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money $75,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location City of San Marino, San Marino
VenueCentro Sportivo Tennis
Champions
Singles
Flag of Italy.svg Katia Piccolini
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry-Anne Guse / Flag of Japan.svg Akemi Nishiya
WTA San Marino ·  1992  

The 1991 Volvo San Marino Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Centro Sportivo Tennis in the City of San Marino, San Marino that was part of the Tier V category of the 1991 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the WTA San Marino and was held from 15 July until 21 July 1991. Second-seeded Katia Piccolini won the singles title and earned $13,500 first-prize money. [1] [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Italy.svg Katia Piccolini defeated Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina 6–2, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry-Anne Guse / Flag of Japan.svg Akemi Nishiya defeated Flag of Italy.svg Laura Garrone / Flag of Argentina.svg Mercedes Paz 6–0, 6–3

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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1992). The International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1992. London: CollinsWillow. pp. 153, 176. ISBN   9780002184304.
  2. Bloch Shallouf, Renée, ed. (1992). 1992 Women's Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WTA. p. 341.