1993 WTA Tour

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1993 WTA Tour
Steffi Graf backhand.jpg
Steffi Graf finished the year as world No. 1 for the fifth time in her career. She won ten tournaments during the season, including three majors at the French Open, the Wimbledon Championships, and the US Open, as well as the WTA Tour Championships. She also won two Tier I events and finished runner-up at the fourth major, the Australian Open.
Details
DurationDecember 29, 1992
– November 15, 1993
Edition23rd
Tournaments60
Categories Grand Slam (4)
WTA Championships
WTA Tier I (8)
WTA Tier II (19)
WTA Tier III (12)
WTA Tier IV (16)
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (10)
Most tournament finals Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (14)
Prize money leader Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf $2,821,337
Points leader Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 409.00
Awards
Player of the year Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Doubles team of the year
Most improved
player of the year
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Newcomer of the year Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli
Comeback
player of the year
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
1992
1994

The 1993 WTA Tour, also known by its sponsored name Kraft General Foods World Tour, was the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The WTA Tour included the four Grand Slam tournaments, the WTA Tour Championships and the WTA Tier I, Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV events. [1] ITF tournaments are not part of the WTA Tour, although they award points for the WTA World Ranking.

Contents

Schedule

The table below shows the 1993 WTA Tour schedule.

Key
Grand Slam events
Year-end championships
WTA Tier I tournaments
WTA Tier II events
WTA Tier III events
WTA Tier IV events
Team events

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
29 Dec Hyundai Hopman Cup
Perth, Australia
ITF Mixed Teams Championships
Hard (i) – A$1,000,000 – 12 teams
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
2–1
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
4 Jan Danone Hardcourt Championships
Brisbane, Australia
Tier III event
Hard – $150,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michelle Jaggard-Lai
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Wang Shi-ting
Flag of Mexico.svg Angélica Gavaldón
Flag of France.svg Noëlle van Lottum
Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rachel McQuillan
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Shannan McCarthy
Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Po
11 JanMelbourne Open
Melbourne, Australia
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Japan.svg Naoko Sawamatsu Flag of Australia (converted).svg Louise Field
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Harvey-Wild
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Graham
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Provis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Provis
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Cammy MacGregor
Flag of the United States.svg Shaun Stafford
Peters NSW Open
Sydney, Australia
Tier II event
Hard – $275,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
6–1, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of Germany.svg Barbara Rittner
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Tami Whitlinger
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
7–6(7–4), 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
18 Jan
25 Jan
Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Hard – $2,400,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/32X
Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles
4–6, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Woodbridge
7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Feb Amway Classic
Auckland, New Zealand
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
6–0, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Caroline Kuhlman Flag of Argentina.svg Inés Gorrochategui
Flag of Germany.svg Karin Kschwendt
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Clare Wood
Flag of the United States.svg Ginger Helgeson
Flag of Germany.svg Angela Kerek
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Andrea Strnadová
Flag of France.svg Isabelle Demongeot
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jill Hetherington
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
Toray Pan Pacific Open
Tokyo, Japan
Tier I event
Carpet (i) – $750,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of Japan.svg Yone Kamio
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Japan.svg Rika Hiraki
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
8 Feb Virginia Slims of Chicago
Chicago, United States
Tier II event
Carpet (i) – $375,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles
3–6, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Katerina Maleeva
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz
Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
Flag of the United States.svg Katrina Adams
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
7–6(9–7), 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Po
World Ladies in Osaka
Osaka, Japan
Tier III event
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Japan.svg Kimiko Date Flag of France.svg Pascale Paradis-Mangon
Flag of Peru.svg Laura Gildemeister
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Wang Shi-ting
Flag of Japan.svg Misumi Miyauchi
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–1, 6–3
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
15 Feb Open Gaz de France
Paris, France
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $375,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 4–6, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of Germany.svg Karin Kschwendt
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Andrea Strnadová
7–6(7–2), 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of France.svg Catherine Suire
IGA Tennis Classic
Oklahoma City, United States
Tier III event
Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Provis
Flag of the United States.svg Tami Whitlinger
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Harvey-Wild
Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath
Flag of Mexico.svg Angélica Gavaldón
Flag of Italy.svg Linda Ferrando
Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Katrina Adams
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf
22 Feb Matrix Essential Evert Cup
Indian Wells, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $375,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
3–6, 6–1, 7–6(8–6)
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Stephanie Rottier
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Provis
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miriam Oremans
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Grossman
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Patricia Hy
Austrian Indoor Championships
Linz, Austria
Tier III event
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
6–2, 1-0 RET
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez Flag of Georgia (1990-2004).svg Leila Meskhi
Flag of Austria.svg Judith Wiesner
Flag of Germany.svg Wiltrud Probst
Flag of Italy.svg Natalia Baudone
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Kristie Boogert
Flag of France.svg Pascale Paradis-Mangon
Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg Eugenia Maniokova
Flag of Georgia (1990-2004).svg Leila Meskhi
W/O
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Austria.svg Judith Wiesner

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Mar Virginia Slims of Florida
Delray Beach, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $375,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Germany.svg Barbara Rittner
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
8 Mar Lipton Championships
Key Biscayne, United States
Tier I event
Hard – $900,000 – 96S/64Q/48D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–4, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Japan.svg Kimiko Date
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of Georgia (1990-2004).svg Leila Meskhi
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–2, 7–5
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jill Hetherington
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
22 Mar Virginia Slims of Houston
Houston, United States
Tier II event
Clay – $375,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Sabine Hack Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of Italy.svg Sandra Cecchini
Flag of Argentina.svg Patricia Tarabini
Flag of Slovakia.svg Radka Zrubáková
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Tatiana Ignatieva
Flag of the United States.svg Katrina Adams
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf
6–3, 5–7, 7–6(9–7)
Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg Eugenia Maniokova
Flag of Slovakia.svg Radka Zrubáková
Light 'n' Lively Doubles Championships
Wesley Chapel, United States
Clay – $175,000 – 8D
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
7–5, 6–3
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the United States.svg McNeil / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stubbs
Flag of the United States.svg Shriver / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Smylie
Flag of the United States.svg Austin / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Reinach
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Fairbank / Flag of the United States.svg Fendick
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Hetherington / Flag of the United States.svg Rinaldi
Flag of the United States.svg Collins / Flag of the United States.svg Rehe
29 Mar Family Circle Magazine Cup
Hilton Head Island, United States
Tier I event
$750,000 – clay (green) – 56S/28Q/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
7–6(10–8), 6–1
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of the United States.svg Chanda Rubin
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Katerina Maleeva
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Germany.svg Sabine Hack
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Katrina Adams
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Apr Bausch & Lomb Championships
Amelia Island, United States
Tier II event
$375,000 – clay (green) – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–2, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of the United States.svg Shaun Stafford
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of Georgia (1990-2004).svg Leila Meskhi
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Flag of Georgia (1990-2004).svg Leila Meskhi
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Argentina.svg Inés Gorrochategui
Japan Open
Tokyo, Japan
Tier III event
Hard – $150,000 – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Japan.svg Kimiko Date
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Stephanie Rottier Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Provis
Flag of Japan.svg Mana Endo
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miriam Oremans
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michelle Jaggard-Lai
Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of Japan.svg Ei Iida
Flag of Japan.svg Maya Kidowaki
6–2, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Fang Li
Flag of Japan.svg Kyōko Nagatsuka
12 Apr Volvo Women's Open
Pattaya City, Thailand
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Marianne Werdel Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Stephanie Rottier
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Helen Kelesi
Flag of Germany.svg Wiltrud Probst
Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Arendt
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of the United States.svg Cammy MacGregor
Flag of France.svg Catherine Suire
6–3, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath
19 Apr Women's Open Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 30S/32Q/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Provis
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Grossman Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Stephanie Rottier
Flag of France.svg Pascale Paradis-Mangon
Flag of Indonesia.svg Romana Tedjakusuma
Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Helen Kelesi
Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath
6–4, 7–6(7–2)
Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Arendt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristine Radford
International Championships of Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Tier II event
Clay – $375,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–1, 6–4
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Germany.svg Sabine Hack
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of Italy.svg Federica Bonsignori
Flag of Italy.svg Laura Golarsa
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
4–6, 6–1, 6–0
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
26 Apr Indonesian Women's Open
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Grossman Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Arendt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michelle Jaggard-Lai
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Kristie Boogert
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Linda Niemantsverdriet
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristin Godridge
Flag of Slovakia.svg Katarína Studeníková
Flag of the United States.svg Nicole Arendt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristine Radford
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Amy deLone
Flag of the United States.svg Erika deLone
Citizen Cup
Hamburg, Germany
Tier II event
Clay – $375,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Katerina Maleeva
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
6–4, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Ilva Trophy
Taranto, Italy
Tier IV event
Clay – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz
7–6(7–5), 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Graham Flag of Italy.svg Linda Ferrando
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Romano
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina
Flag of Croatia.svg Nadine Ercegović
Flag of Italy.svg Sandra Cecchini
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Graham
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz
6–0, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petra Langrová
Flag of Argentina.svg Mercedes Paz

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 May Campionati Internazionali d'Italia
Rome, Italy
Tier I event
Clay – $750,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
7–5, 6–1
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of Italy.svg Maria-Francesca Bentivoglio
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
Belgian Ladies Open
Liège, Belgium
Tier IV event
Clay – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Radka Bobková
6–3, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Karin Kschwendt Flag of France.svg Catherine Mothes-Jobkel
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of Poland.svg Katarzyna Nowak
Flag of Sweden.svg Cecilia Dahlman
Flag of Ukraine.svg Elena Brioukhovets
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Radka Bobková
Flag of Argentina.svg María José Gaidano
6–4, 2–6, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Ann Devries
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Monami
10 May German Open
Berlin, Germany
Tier I event
Clay – $750,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
7–6(7–3), 2–6, 6–4
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Graham
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz
17 May European Open-Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland
Tier III event
Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
6–1, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Provis Flag of Italy.svg Linda Ferrando
Flag of Germany.svg Sabine Hack
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Porwik
Flag of the United States.svg Caroline Kuhlman
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of the United States.svg Marianne Werdel
Internationaux de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France
Tier III event
Clay – $150,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Japan.svg Naoko Sawamatsu
4–6, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of Austria.svg Judith Wiesner Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat
Flag of the United States.svg Ginger Helgeson
Flag of Japan.svg Mana Endo
Flag of France.svg Pascale Paradis-Mangon
Flag of the United States.svg Shaun Stafford
Flag of Hungary.svg Andrea Temesvári
6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jill Hetherington
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
24 May
31 May
French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay – $3,456,143 – 128S/64Q/64D/48X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
4–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–3, 7–5
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg Eugenia Maniokova
Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg Andrei Olhovskiy
6–2, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Danie Visser

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Jun DFS Classic
Birmingham, Great Britain
Tier III event
$150,000 – grass- 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
6–4, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the United States.svg Chanda Rubin
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristine Radford
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Italy.svg Laura Golarsa
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
14 Jun Volkswagen Cup
Eastbourne, Great Britain
Tier II event
Grass – $375,000 – 64S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
2–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miriam Oremans Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Ginger Helgeson
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
2–6, 7–5, 6–1
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
21 Jun
28 Jun
Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
Grass – $3,312,302 – 128S/64Q/64D/64X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
7–6(8–6), 1–6, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–4, 6–7(4–7), 6–4
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Nijssen

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Jul Internazionale Femminile di Palermo
Palermo, Italy
Tier IV event
Clay – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Radka Bobková
6–3, 6–2
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce Flag of Italy.svg Sandra Cecchini
Flag of Argentina.svg Patricia Tarabini
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Monami
Flag of Italy.svg Marzia Grossi
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Emanuela Zardo
Flag of Germany.svg Karin Kschwendt
Flag of Ukraine.svg Natalia Medvedeva
6–4, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz
12 Jul Citroën Cup
Kitzbühel, Austria
Tier III event
Clay – $150,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
6–4, 6–1
Flag of Austria.svg Judith Wiesner Flag of Germany.svg Sabine Hack
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Emanuela Zardo
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Fang Li
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Monami
6–2, 6–1
Flag of Croatia.svg Maja Murić
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavlína Rajzlová
BVV Prague Open
Prague, Czech Republic
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Ukraine.svg Natalia Medvedeva
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Meike Babel Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicole Krijger-Jagerman
Flag of Argentina.svg Patricia Tarabini
Flag of Argentina.svg Inés Gorrochategui
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Andrea Strnadová
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Helen Kelesi
Flag of Italy.svg Linda Ferrando
Flag of Argentina.svg Inés Gorrochategui
Flag of Argentina.svg Patricia Tarabini
6–2, 6–1
Flag of Italy.svg Laura Golarsa
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Caroline Vis
19 Jul Fed Cup
Frankfurt, Germany
Team event
Clay
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
3-0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
26 July Puerto Rico Open
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tier IV event
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Harvey-Wild
6–3, 5–7, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Grossman Flag of Mexico.svg Angélica Gavaldón
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Graham
Flag of Paraguay.svg Rossana de los Ríos
Flag of Italy.svg Laura Golarsa
Flag of the United States.svg Audra Keller
Flag of Romania.svg Cătălina Cristea
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Graham
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Grossman
5–7, 7–5, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
San Marino Open
City of San Marino, San Marino
Tier IV event
Clay – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Italy.svg Marzia Grossi
3–6, 7–5, 6–1
Flag of Germany.svg Barbara Rittner Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Joannette Kruger
Flag of Germany.svg Meike Babel
Flag of Italy.svg Maria-Francesca Bentivoglio
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sandra Wasserman
Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat
Flag of Italy.svg Sandra Cecchini
Flag of Italy.svg Sandra Cecchini
Flag of Argentina.svg Patricia Tarabini
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat
Flag of Germany.svg Barbara Rittner
Acura US Hardcourts
Stratton Mountain, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $375,000 – 30S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Flag of Austria.svg Beate Reinstadler
Flag of the United States.svg Jolene Watanabe
Flag of the United States.svg Tami Whitlinger
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Porwik
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Flag of Argentina.svg Mercedes Paz

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Aug Mazda Tennis Classic
San Diego, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $375,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–4, 4–6, 6–1
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Germany.svg Marketa Kochta
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Grossman
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
9 Aug Virginia Slims of Los Angeles
Manhattan Beach, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $375,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
7–5, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Po
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
7–6(7–3), 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
16 Aug Matidee LTD, International
Toronto, Canada
Tier I event
Hard – $750,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–1, 0–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
23 Aug OTB International Tennis Open
Schenectady, United States
Tier III event
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
6–3, 7–5
Flag of Ukraine.svg Natalia Medvedeva Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Germany.svg Meike Babel
Flag of the United States.svg Ginger Helgeson
Flag of Austria.svg Judith Wiesner
Flag of Georgia (1990-2004).svg Leila Meskhi
Flag of Sweden.svg Åsa Carlsson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rachel McQuillan
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Porwik
4–6, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat
Flag of Germany.svg Barbara Rittner
30 Aug
6 Sep
US Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam
Hard – $3,967,250 – 128S/64Q/64D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Japan.svg Kimiko Date
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Katerina Maleeva
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–4, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Argentina.svg Inés Gorrochategui
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Woodbridge
6–3, 7–6(8–6)
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
13 Sep Digital Open
Hong Kong
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/24Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Wang Shi-ting
6–4, 3–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Marianne Werdel Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Patricia Hy
Flag of the United States.svg Caroline Kuhlman
Flag of the United States.svg Erika deLone
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michelle Jaggard-Lai
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Graham
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristine Radford
Flag of Germany.svg Karin Kschwendt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rachel McQuillan
1–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Graham
Flag of the United States.svg Marianne Werdel
20 Sep Nichirei International
Tokyo, Japan
Tier II event
Hard – $375,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Japan.svg Kimiko Date Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of Peru.svg Laura Arraya
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of the United States.svg Marianne Werdel
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of the United States.svg Chanda Rubin
6–4, 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Harvey-Wild
27 Sep Volkswagen Card Cup
Leipzig, Germany
Tier II event
Carpet (i) – $375,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná Flag of Austria.svg Judith Wiesner
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of Germany.svg Barbara Rittner
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Sapporo Ladies Open
Sapporo, Japan
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Harvey-Wild
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea Flag of France.svg Noëlle van Lottum
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Japan.svg Mana Endo
Flag of the United States.svg Shaun Stafford
Flag of Japan.svg Yone Kamio
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Monami
Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki
Flag of Japan.svg Nana Miyagi
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Japan.svg Yone Kamio
Flag of Japan.svg Naoko Kijimuta

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Oct Barilla Indoors
Zürich, Switzerland
Tier I event
Carpet (i) – $750,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
6–3, 7–6(7–1)
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Stephanie Rottier
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miriam Oremans
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the United States.svg Sandra Cacic
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 5–7, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
P&G Taiwan Women's Tennis Open
Taipei, Taiwan
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Wang Shi-ting
6–1, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Harvey-Wild Flag of the United States.svg Shaun Stafford
Flag of Romania.svg Cătălina Cristea
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Danielle Jones
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristin Godridge
Flag of Germany.svg Karin Kschwendt
Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki
Flag of Japan.svg Nana Miyagi
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jo-Anne Faull
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristine Radford
11 OctOpen Languedoc Roussillon
Montpellier, France
Tier IV event
Hard – $100,000 – 30S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Elena Likhovtseva
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Monami Flag of Slovakia.svg Janette Husárová
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sabine Appelmans
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Els Callens
Flag of France.svg Karine Quentrec
Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Porwik
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Slovakia.svg Janette Husárová
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Monami
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Filderstadt, Germany
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $375,000 – 30S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Ukraine.svg Natalia Medvedeva
Flag of Germany.svg Barbara Rittner
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
7–6(8–6), 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
18 Oct Budapest Open
Budapest, Hungary
Tier III event
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
7–5, 6–2
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sabine Appelmans Flag of France.svg Julie Halard
Flag of Slovakia.svg Katarína Studeníková
Flag of Argentina.svg Inés Gorrochategui
Flag of Finland.svg Nanne Dahlman
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Laurence Courtois
Flag of Austria.svg Judith Wiesner
Flag of Argentina.svg Inés Gorrochategui
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Caroline Vis
6–1, 6–3
Flag of Italy.svg Sandra Cecchini
Flag of Argentina.svg Patricia Tarabini
Autoglass Classic
Brighton, Great Britain
Tier II event
Carpet – $375,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Katerina Maleeva
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Clare Wood
Flag of Germany.svg Christina Singer
Flag of Italy.svg Laura Golarsa
Flag of Ukraine.svg Natalia Medvedeva
6–3, 1–6, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
25 Oct Bancesa Classic
Curitiba, Brazil
Tier IV event
Clay – $100,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Germany.svg Sabine Hack
6–2, 6–0
Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat Flag of Romania.svg Ruxandra Dragomir
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of Germany.svg Maja Živec-Škulj
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
Flag of Croatia.svg Nadine Ercegović
Flag of Spain.svg Eva Jiménez
Flag of Germany.svg Sabine Hack
Flag of Germany.svg Veronika Martinek
6–2, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of Brazil.svg Cláudia Chabalgoity
Flag of Brazil.svg Andrea Vieira
Nokia Grand Prix
Essen, Germany
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $375,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Ukraine.svg Natalia Medvedeva
6–7(4–7), 7–5, 6–4
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sabine Appelmans
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Katerina Maleeva
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Wiltrud Probst
Flag of Germany.svg Christina Singer

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Nov Bell Challenge
Quebec City, Canada
Tier III event
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
6–4, 6–1
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Katerina Maleeva Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Patricia Hy
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Helen Kelesi
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Graham
Flag of Mexico.svg Angélica Gavaldón
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Harvey-Wild
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the United States.svg Katrina Adams
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Katerina Maleeva
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Bank of the West Classic
Oakland, United States
Tier II event
Carpet (i) – $375,000 – 28S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 7–6(7–1)
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli
Flag of the United States.svg Caroline Kuhlman
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Grossman
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath
6–2, 6–0
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Argentina.svg Inés Gorrochategui
8 Nov Virginia Slims of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States
Tier I event
$750,000 – Supreme (i) – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Po
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison-Jackson
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the United States.svg Katrina Adams
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf
6–2, 4–6, 7–6(9–7)
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
15 Nov Virginia Slims Championships
New York City, United States
Year-End Championships
$3,708,500 – Supreme (i) – 16S/8D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–1, 6–4, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–3, 7–5
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Neiland
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná

Rankings

Below are the 1993 WTA year-end rankings in both singles and doubles competition:

Singles Year-end Ranking [2]
NoPlayer NamePoints1992Change
1Flag of Germany.svg  Steffi Graf  (GER)409.17462+1
2Flag of Spain.svg  Arantxa Sánchez Vicario  (ESP)243.55564+2
3Flag of the United States.svg  Martina Navratilova  (USA)221.49895+2
4Flag of Spain.svg  Conchita Martínez  (ESP)192.33148+4
5Flag of Argentina.svg  Gabriela Sabatini  (ARG)146.40483-2
6Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Jana Novotná  (CZE)145.117910+4
7Flag of the United States.svg  Mary Joe Fernández  (USA)138.21626-1
8Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (1992-2006).svg  Monica Seles  (YUG)133.51781-7
9Flag of the United States.svg  Jennifer Capriati  (USA)126.37507-2
10Flag of Germany.svg  Anke Huber  (GER)124.562511+1
11Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière  (SUI)103.55059-2
12Flag of France.svg  Mary Pierce  (FRA)93.687513+1
13Flag of Japan.svg  Kimiko Date  (JPN)89.291721+9
14Flag of the United States.svg  Zina Garrison-Jackson  (USA)86.229118+4
15Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  Amanda Coetzer  (RSA)85.850017+2
16Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Magdalena Maleeva  (BUL)84.966720+4
17Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Helena Suková  (CZE)82.069812-5
18Flag of France.svg  Nathalie Tauziat  (FRA)79.832014-4
19Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg  Natalia Zvereva  (BLR)73.000023+4
20Flag of the United States.svg  Lindsay Davenport  (USA)63.8125159+139
Doubles Year-end Ranking [3]
NoPlayer NamePoints1992Change
1Flag of the United States.svg  Gigi Fernández  (USA)390.48666+5
2Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Helena Suková  (CZE)372.88461-1
3Flag of Belarus (1918, 1991-1995).svg  Natasha Zvereva  (BLR)367.86982-1
4Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Jana Novotná  (CZE)306.94504=
5Flag of Latvia.svg  Larisa Neiland  (LAT)266.30645=
6Flag of Spain.svg  Arantxa Sánchez Vicario  (ESP)264.77673-3
7Flag of the United States.svg  Pam Shriver  (USA)196.83197=
8Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Rennae Stubbs  (AUS)196.802413+5
9Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Elizabeth Smylie  (AUS)181.973755+46
10Flag of Spain.svg  Conchita Martínez  (ESP)174.50008-2
11Flag of the United States.svg  Martina Navratilova  (USA)174.50009-2
12Flag of the United States.svg  Lori McNeil  (USA)172.621014+2
13Flag of the United States.svg  Zina Garrison-Jackson  (USA)168.470610-3
14Flag of the United States.svg  Patty Fendick  (USA)163.396316+2
15Flag of the United States.svg  Mary Joe Fernández  (USA)149.083311-4
16Flag of the United States.svg  Katrina Adams  (USA)145.500018-2
17Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière  (SUI)141.7857264+247
18Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Manon Bollegraf  (NED)134.590919+1
19Flag of Argentina.svg  Inés Gorrochategui  (ARG)133.523836+17
20Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  Amanda Coetzer  (RSA)132.600027+7

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List of players and titles won, last name alphabetically:

The following players won their first title:

See also

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Players who neither had high enough rankings nor received wild cards to enter the main draw of the annual French Open Tennis Championships participated in a qualifying tournament held in the week before the event.

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Wang Shi-ting was the defending champion and successfully defended her title, by defeating Kyōko Nagatsuka 6–1, 6–3 in the final.

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Magdalena Maleeva was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.

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References

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