| Legends Classic | |
|---|---|
| 2015 WTA Finals | |
| Champion |  Martina Navratilova |
| Runner-up |  Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario |
The 2015 WTA Legends Classic was a women's tennis exhibition event held during the 2015 WTA Finals in Singapore at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Martina Navratilova won the tournament in an innovative doubles format that saw her earn the highest game-winning percentage after three doubles matches played. [1] [2]
Martina Navratilova (2–1, 23–15) Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (2–1, 21–17) Tracy Austin (2–1, 20–18)
Marion Bartoli (0–3, 12–26)| Day | Winners | Losers | Score | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (27 October) | Tracy Austin / Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario | Marion Bartoli / Martina Navratilova | 8–5 | [3] |
| Day 2 (28 October) | Martina Navratilova / Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario | Tracy Austin / Marion Bartoli | 2–4, 4–0, 4–0 | [4] [3] |
| Day 3 (29 October) | Tracy Austin / Martina Navratilova | Marion Bartoli / Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario | 4–2, 4–1 | [5] |
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