1999 Legg Mason Tennis Classic

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1999 Legg Mason Tennis Classic
DateAugust 16–22
Edition30th
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$600,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location Washington, D.C., US
Venue William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gimelstob / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sébastien Lareau [2]
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The 1999 Legg Mason Tenis Classic was the 30th edition of this tennis tournament and was played on outdoor hard courts. The tournament was part of the International Series of the 1999 ATP Tour. It was held at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C. from August 16 through August 22, 1999.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi defeated Flag of Russia.svg Yevgeny Kafelnikov, 7–6(7–3), 6–1

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gimelstob / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sébastien Lareau defeated Flag of South Africa.svg David Adams / Flag of South Africa.svg John-Laffnie de Jager, 7–5, 6–7(2–7), 6–3

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