1991 Volvo Tennis/Los Angeles

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1991 Volvo Tennis/Los Angeles
DateJuly 29 – August 4
Edition65th
Category ATP World Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$225,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location Los Angeles, U.S.
Venue Los Angeles Tennis Center
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Pete Sampras [1]
Doubles
Flag of Argentina.svg Javier Frana / Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh [2]
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The 1991 Volvo Tennis/Los Angeles was a men's tennis tournament held on outdoor hardcourts at the Los Angeles Tennis Center in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the World Series category of the 1991 ATP Tour. It was the 65th edition of the tournament and was held from July 29, 1991 through August 4, 1991. Second-seeded Pete Sampras won the singles title. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Pete Sampras defeated Flag of the United States.svg Brad Gilbert 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 6–3

Doubles

Flag of Argentina.svg Javier Frana / Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh defeated Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Glenn Michibata / Flag of the United States.svg Brad Pearce 7–5, 2–6, 6–4

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References

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  2. "1991 Los Angeles – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. "Gilbert upsets Edberg at Volvo LA". UPI. August 3, 1991.
  4. "Tennis; Sampras Returns to Form 3 Weeks Before the Open". The New York Times. August 5, 1991.