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Women's tennis circuit
The 1991 WTA Tour (officially titled 1991 Kraft General Foods World Tour after its sponsor) was the elite professional
tennis circuit organized by the
Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for the 1991 tennis season.
The WTA Tour is the elite tour for professional women's
tennis organised by the
Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The WTA Tour includes the four
Grand Slam tournaments, the
WTA Tour Championships and the
WTA Tier I , Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV events. ITF tournaments are not part of the WTA Tour, although they award points for the WTA World Ranking.
Schedule
Key
Grand Slam tournaments
Year-end championships
Tier I events
Tier II events
Tier III events
Tier IV and V events
Team events
November 1990
January
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Dec 31
Hyundai Hopman Cup
Perth , Australia ITF Mixed Teams Championships Hard (i) – A$1,000,000 – 12 teams
Yugoslavia 3–0
United States
Switzerland
France
Czechoslovakia
Australia
Soviet Union
Spain
Danone Hardcourt Championships
Brisbane , Australia Tier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles
Helena Suková 6–4, 6–3
Akiko Kijimuta
Larisa Neiland
Linda Harvey-Wild
Sabine Appelmans
Rachel McQuillan
Judith Wiesner
Cristina Tessi
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná 6–3, 6–1
Patty Fendick
Helena Suková
Jan 7
Holden NSW Open
Sydney , Australia Tier III event Hard – $225,000 – 56S/28D Singles – Doubles
Jana Novotná 6–4, 6–2
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Barbara Paulus
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Mary Joe Fernández
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Natasha Zvereva
Nicole Provis
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Helena Suková 6–1, 6–4
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná
Jan 14 Jan 21
Australian Open
Melbourne , Australia Grand Slam Hard – $2,000,000 – 128S/64D/32X
Singles –
Doubles –
Mixed doubles
Monica Seles 5–7, 6–3, 6–1
Jana Novotná
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Mary Joe Fernández
Steffi Graf
Gabriela Sabatini
Katerina Maleeva
Anke Huber
Patty Fendick
Mary Joe Fernández 7–6(7–4) , 6–1
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná
Jo Durie
Jeremy Bates 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Robin White
Scott Davis
Jan 28
Nutri-Metics Bendon Classic
Auckland , New Zealand Tier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Eva Švíglerová 6–2, 0–6, 6–1
Andrea Strnadová
Cristina Tessi
Mercedes Paz
Larisa Neiland
Donna Faber
Sabine Hack
Petra Kamstra
Patty Fendick
Larisa Neiland 6–3, 6–3
Jo-Anne Faull
Julie Richardson
Toray Pan Pacific Open Tokyo, Japan Tier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 28S/16D Singles – Doubles
Gabriela Sabatini 2–6, 6–2, 6–4
Martina Navratilova
Mary Joe Fernández
Laura Gildemeister
Steffi Graf
Nana Miyagi
Robin White
Kathy Rinaldi
Kathy Jordan
Elizabeth Smylie 4–6, 6–0, 6–3
Mary Joe Fernández
Robin White
February
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Feb 4
Fernleaf Classic
Wellington , New Zealand Tier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Leila Meskhi 3–6, 7–6(7–3) , 6–2
Andrea Strnadová
Karine Quentrec
Kristin Godridge
Eva Švíglerová
Sabine Hack
Barbara Rittner
Louise Field
Jo-Anne Faull
Julie Richardson 2–6, 7–5, 7–6(7–4)
Belinda Borneo
Clare Wood
Oslo Open
Oslo , Norway Tier V event Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Catarina Lindqvist 6–3, 6–0
Raffaella Reggi
Sabine Appelmans
Pascale Paradis
Nathalie Herreman
Catherine Tanvier
Cecilia Dahlman
Beate Reinstadler
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Silke Meier 6–0, 6–2
Sabine Appelmans
Raffaella Reggi
Feb 11
Austrian Tennis Grand Prix
Linz , Austria Tier V event Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière 7–5, 6–3
Petra Langrová
Regina Rajchrtová
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Eugenia Maniokova
Pascale Paradis
Raffaella Reggi
Marion Maruska
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Raffaella Reggi 6–4, 1–6, 6–3
Petra Langrová
Radka Zrubáková
Colorado Tennis Classic
Aurora , United States Tier V event Hard (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Lori McNeil 6–3, 6–4
Manon Bollegraf
Carrie Cunningham
Patty Fendick
Susan Sloane
Andrea Leand
Halle Cioffi
Peanut Louie Harper
Lise Gregory
Gretchen Rush 6–4, 6-4
Patty Fendick
Lori McNeil
Virginia Slims of Chicago
Chicago , United States Tier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 28S/16D Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–1, 6–2
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Helena Suková
Helen Kelesi
Anne Smith
Jennifer Capriati
Amy Frazier
Katerina Maleeva
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná 6–2, 6–4
Martina Navratilova
Pam Shriver
Feb 18
Virginia Slims of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City , United States Tier IV event Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Jana Novotná 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
Anne Smith
Lisa Bonder-Kreiss
Manon Bollegraf
Catarina Lindqvist
Renata Baranski
Anne Minter
Conchita Martínez
Meredith McGrath
Anne Smith 6–2, 6–4
Katrina Adams
Jill Hetherington
Feb 25
Virginia Slims of Palm Springs
Palm Springs , United States Tier II event Hard – $350,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–2, 7–6(8–6)
Monica Seles
Helen Kelesi
Nathalie Tauziat
Patricia Hy
Peanut Louie Harper
Katerina Maleeva
Julie Halard
Cancelled due to rain
March
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Mar 4 Mar 11
Virginia Slims of Florida
Boca Raton , United States Tier I event Hard – $500,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Gabriela Sabatini 6–4, 7–6(8–6)
Steffi Graf
Nathalie Tauziat
Jennifer Capriati
Meredith McGrath
Mary Joe Fernández
Claudia Porwik
Regina Kordová
Larisa Savchenko
Natasha Zvereva 6–4, 7–6 (7–3)
Meredith McGrath
Anne Smith
Mar 18
Lipton International Players Championships
Key Biscayne , United States Tier I event Hard – $750,000 – 96S/48D
Singles –
Doubles
Monica Seles 6–3, 7–5
Gabriela Sabatini
Steffi Graf
Mary Joe Fernández
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Zina Garrison
Ginger Helgeson
Jennifer Capriati
Mary Joe Fernández
Zina Garrison 6–4, 6–3
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná
Mar 25
U.S. Women's Hard Court Championships
San Antonio , United States Tier III event Hard – $225,000 – 32S/8D
Singles –
Doubles
Steffi Graf 6–4, 6–3
Monica Seles
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Julie Halard
Erika deLone
Lori McNeil
Eva Švíglerová
Susan Sloane
Patty Fendick
Monica Seles 7–6, 6–2(7–2)
Jill Hetherington
Kathy Rinaldi
April
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Apr 1
Family Circle Cup
Hilton Head Island , United States Tier I event Clay – $500,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Gabriela Sabatini 6–1, 6–1
Leila Meskhi
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Natasha Zvereva
Federica Bonsignori
Helena Suková
Martina Navratilova
Jana Novotná
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Natasha Zvereva 6–4, 6–0
Mary Lou Daniels
Lise Gregory
Apr 8
Bausch & Lomb Championships
Amelia Island , United States Tier II event Clay – $350,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Gabriela Sabatini 7–5, 7–6(7–3)
Steffi Graf
Patty Fendick
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Natasha Zvereva
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Leila Meskhi
Helena Suková
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Helena Suková 4–6, 6–2, 6–2
Mercedes Paz
Natasha Zvereva
Suntory Japan Open Tennis Championships Tokyo, Japan Tier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Lori McNeil 2–6, 6–2, 6–1
Sabine Appelmans
Laura Gildemeister
Rika Hiraki
Amy Frazier
Kumiko Okamoto
Eva Švíglerová
Marianne Werdel
Amy Frazier
Maya Kidowaki 6–2, 6–4
Yone Kamio
Akiko Kijimuta
Apr 15
Volvo Women's Open
Pattaya , Thailand Tier V event Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Yayuk Basuki 6–2, 6–2
Naoko Sawamatsu
Rika Hiraki
Marianne Werdel
Sarah Loosemore
Karin Kschwendt
Misumi Miyauchi
Monique Javer
Nana Miyagi
Suzanna Wibowo 6–1, 6–4
Rika Hiraki
Akemi Nishiya
Virginia Slims of Houston
Houston , United States Tier II event Clay – $350,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Monica Seles 6–4, 6–3
Mary Joe Fernández
Sandra Cecchini
Linda Harvey-Wild
Federica Bonsignori
Katerina Maleeva
Gigi Fernández
Ann Grossman
Jill Hetherington
Kathy Rinaldi 6–1, 2–6, 6–1
Patty Fendick
Mary Joe Fernández
Apr 22
Croatian Lottery Cup
Bol , SFR Yugoslavia Tier V event Clay – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Sandra Cecchini 6–4, 3–6, 7–5
Magdalena Maleeva
Helen Kelesi
Sandrine Testud
Anna-Maria Foldenyi
Laura Garrone
Csilla Bartos
Andrea Strnadová
Laura Golarsa
Magdalena Maleeva Walkover
Sandra Cecchini
Laura Garrone
International Championships of Spain
Barcelona , Spain Tier III event Clay – $225,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Conchita Martínez 6–4, 6–1
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Nathalie Tauziat
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Martina Navratilova
Julie Halard
Emanuela Zardo
Judith Wiesner
Martina Navratilova
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6–1, 6–3
Nathalie Tauziat
Judith Wiesner
Apr 29
Citizen Cup
Hamburg , Germany Tier II event Clay – $350,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Steffi Graf 7–5, 6–7(4–7) , 6–3
Monica Seles
Judith Wiesner
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Helena Suková
Leila Meskhi
Jana Novotná
Katerina Maleeva
Jana Novotná
Larisa Neiland 7–5, 6–1
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Helena Suková
Ilva Trophy
Taranto , Italy Tier V event Clay – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Emanuela Zardo 7–5, 6–2
Petra Ritter
Silvia Farina
Nanne Dahlman
Federica Bonsignori
Florencia Labat
Petra Thorén
Noëlle van Lottum
Alexia Dechaume
Florencia Labat 6–2, 7–5
Laura Golarsa
Ann Grossman
May
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
May 6
Peugeot Italian Open Rome, Italy Tier I event Clay – $500,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Gabriela Sabatini 6–3, 6–2
Monica Seles
Mary Joe Fernández
Conchita Martínez
Leila Meskhi
Bettina Fulco
Martina Navratilova
Jennifer Capriati
Jennifer Capriati
Monica Seles 7–5, 6–2
Nicole Provis
Elna Reinach
May 13
Lufthansa Cup Berlin, Germany Tier I event Clay – $500,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Steffi Graf 6–3, 4–6, 7–6(8–6)
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Jana Novotná
Jennifer Capriati
Radka Zrubáková
Ginger Helgeson
Julie Halard
Anke Huber
Larisa Neiland
Natasha Zvereva 6–3, 6–3
Nicole Provis
Elna Reinach
May 20
Internationaux de Strasbourg
Strasbourg , France Tier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Radka Zrubáková 7–6(7–3) , 7–6(7–3)
Rachel McQuillan
Naoko Sawamatsu
Anne Minter
Judith Wiesner
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Laura Gildemeister
Lori McNeil
Lori McNeil
Stephanie Rehe 6–7(2–7) , 6–4, 6–4
Manon Bollegraf
Mercedes Paz
Geneva European Open
Geneva , Switzerland Tier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Helen Kelesi
Conchita Martínez
Tami Whitlinger
Christelle Fauche
Ginger Helgeson
Maya Kidowaki
Shaun Stafford
Nicole Provis
Elizabeth Smylie 6–1, 6–2
Cathy Caverzasio
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
May 27 Jun 3
French Open Paris, France Grand Slam Clay – $2,698,740 – 128S/64D/64X
Singles –
Doubles –
Mixed doubles
Monica Seles 6–3, 6–4
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Gabriela Sabatini
Steffi Graf
Conchita Martínez
Jana Novotná
Mary Joe Fernández
Nathalie Tauziat
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná 6–4, 6–0
Larisa Neiland
Natasha Zvereva
Helena Suková
Cyril Suk 3–6, 6–4, 6–1
Caroline Vis
Paul Haarhuis
June
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Jun 10
Dow Classic
Birmingham , Great Britain Tier IV event Grass – $150,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–4, 7–6(8–6)
Natasha Zvereva
Brenda Schultz
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Lori McNeil
Catherine Suire
Manon Bollegraf
Mariaan de Swardt
Nicole Provis
Elizabeth Smylie 6–3, 6–4
Sandy Collins
Elna Reinach
Jun 17
Pilkington Glass Championships
Eastbourne , Great Britain Tier II event Grass – $350,000 – 64S/32D
Singles –
Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–4, 6–4
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Mary Joe Fernández
Gigi Fernández
Heather Ludloff
Yayuk Basuki
Jana Novotná
Pam Shriver
Larisa Neiland
Natasha Zvereva 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná
Jun 24 Jul 1
Wimbledon Championships London, Great Britain Grand Slam Grass – $2,728,856 – 128S/64D/64X
Singles –
Doubles –
Mixed doubles
Steffi Graf 6–4, 3–6, 8–6
Gabriela Sabatini
Mary Joe Fernández
Jennifer Capriati
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Martina Navratilova
Laura Gildemeister
Larisa Neiland
Natasha Zvereva 6–4, 3–6, 6–4
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná
Elizabeth Smylie
John Fitzgerald 7–6(7–4) , 6–2
Natasha Zvereva
Jim Pugh
July
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Jul 8
Internazionali Femminili di Palermo
Palermo , Italy Tier V event Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Mary Pierce 6–0, 6–3
Sandra Cecchini
Emanuela Zardo
Sandra Wasserman
Cristina Tessi
Silke Frankl
Maïder Laval
Catherine Mothes
Mary Pierce
Petra Langrová 6–3, 6–7(5–7) , 6–3
Laura Garrone
Mercedes Paz
Jul 15
Volvo San Marino Open
City of San Marino , San Marino Tier V event Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Katia Piccolini 6–2, 6–3
Silvia Farina
Elena Pampoulova-Wagner
Denisa Szabová
Raffaella Reggi
Sabine Hack
Carrie Cunningham
Eugenia Maniokova
Kerry-Anne Guse
Akemi Nishiya 6–0, 6–3
Laura Garrone
Mercedes Paz
Citroën Austrian Ladies Open
Kitzbühel , Austria Tier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Conchita Martínez 6–1, 2–6, 6–3
Judith Wiesner
Radka Zrubáková
Nicole Jagerman
Eva Švíglerová
Sandra Cecchini
Florencia Labat
Marion Maruska
Bettina Fulco
Nicole Jagerman 7–6, 6–1
Sandra Cecchini
Patricia Tarabini
Jul 22
Westchester Cup
Westchester , United States Tier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Isabelle Demongeot 6–4, 6–4
Lori McNeil
Laura Gildemeister
Rosalyn Fairbank-Nideffer
Marketa Kochta
Carrie Cunningham
Lisa Raymond
Debbie Graham
Rosalyn Fairbank-Nideffer
Lise Gregory 7–5, 6–4
Katrina Adams
Lori McNeil
1991 Fed Cup
Nottingham , Great Britain, Hard Team Event $0 – clay – 32 Teams
Spain 2-1
United States
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
Indonesia
Jul 29
Mazda Classic
San Diego , United States Tier III event Hard – $225,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Jennifer Capriati 4–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–2)
Monica Seles
Nathalie Tauziat
Conchita Martínez
Anne Minter
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Debbie Graham
Jill Hetherington
Kathy Rinaldi 6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Gigi Fernández
Nathalie Tauziat
August
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Aug 5
Virginia Slims of Albuquerque
Albuquerque , United States Tier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Gigi Fernández 6–0, 6–2
Julie Halard
Elna Reinach
Susan Sloane
Katrina Adams
Mary Pierce
Sandrine Testud
Linda Ferrando
Katrina Adams
Isabelle Demongeot 6–7(2–7) , 6–4, 2–6
Lise Gregory
Peanut Louie Harper
Canadian Open
Toronto , Canada Tier I event Hard – $500,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Jennifer Capriati 6–2, 6–3
Katerina Maleeva
Gabriela Sabatini
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Helena Suková
Natasha Zvereva
Laura Gildemeister
Amy Frazier
Larisa Neiland
Natasha Zvereva 1–6, 7–5, 6–2
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Helena Suková
Aug 12
Virginia Slims of Los Angeles
Manhattan Beach , United States Tier II event Hard – $350,000 – 56S/28D
Singles –
Doubles
Monica Seles 6–3, 6–1
Kimiko Date
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Gabriela Sabatini
Mercedes Paz
Helena Suková
Jo Durie
Lori McNeil
Larisa Neiland
Natasha Zvereva 6–1, 2–6, 6–2
Gretchen Magers
Robin White
Aug 19
Virginia Slims of Washington
Washington , United States Tier II event Hard – $350,000 – 28S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6–1, 5–7, 6–4
Katerina Maleeva
Mary Joe Fernández
Leila Meskhi
Judith Wiesner
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Jana Novotná
Larisa Neiland 5–7, 6–1, 7–6(12–10)
Gigi Fernández
Natasha Zvereva
OTB International Open
Schenectady , United States Tier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Brenda Schultz 7–6(7–5) , 6–2
Alexia Dechaume
Marianne Werdel
Nicole Provis
Anke Huber
Naoko Sawamatsu
Rachel McQuillan
Florencia Labat
Rachel McQuillan
Claudia Porwik 6–2, 6–4
Nicole Arendt
Shannan McCarthy
Aug 26 Sep 2
US Open New York City, United States Grand Slam Hard – $2,700,000 – 128S/64D/32X
Singles –
Doubles –
Mixed doubles
Monica Seles 7–6(7–1) , 6–1
Martina Navratilova
Steffi Graf
Jennifer Capriati
Conchita Martínez
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Gabriela Sabatini
Gigi Fernández
Pam Shriver
Natasha Zvereva 6–4, 4–6, 7–6(7–5)
Jana Novotná
Larisa Neiland
Manon Bollegraf
Tom Nijssen 6–2, 7–6(7–2)
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Emilio Sánchez
September
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Sep 16
Nichirei International Championships Tokyo, Japan Tier II event Hard – $350,000 – 28S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Monica Seles 6–1, 6–1
Mary Joe Fernández
Amy Frazier
Katerina Maleeva
Maya Kidowaki
Debbie Graham
Laura Gildemeister
Marianne Werdel
Mary Joe Fernández
Pam Shriver 6–3, 6–3
Carrie Cunningham
Laura Gildemeister
Clarins Open Paris, France Tier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Conchita Martínez 6–0, 6–3
Inés Gorrochategui
Julie Halard
Mercedes Paz
Emanuela Zardo
Veronika Martinek
Nicole Jagerman
Silke Meier
Petra Langrová
Radka Zrubáková 6–4, 6–4
Alexia Dechaume
Julie Halard
Sep 23
Tournoi de Bayonne
Bayonne , France Tier IV event Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière 4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Leila Meskhi
Rachel McQuillan
Nathalie Tauziat
Julie Halard
Radka Zrubáková
Eva Švíglerová
Claudia Porwik
Patricia Tarabini
Nathalie Tauziat 6–3, Retired
Rachel McQuillan
Catherine Tanvier
St. Petersburg Open
Saint Petersburg , Soviet Union Tier V event Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Larisa Neiland 3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Barbara Rittner
Jo Durie
Katja Oeljeklaus
Elena Brioukhovets
Isabelle Demongeot
Sandrine Testud
Ann Henricksson
Elena Brioukhovets
Natalia Medvedeva 7–5, 6–3
Isabelle Demongeot
Jo Durie
Sep 30
Volkswagen Cup
Leipzig , Germany Tier III event Carpet (i) – $225,000 – 28S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Steffi Graf 6–3, 6–3
Jana Novotná
Barbara Paulus
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Judith Wiesner
Katerina Maleeva
Anke Huber
Barbara Rittner
Manon Bollegraf
Isabelle Demongeot 6–4, 6–3
Jill Hetherington
Kathy Rinaldi
Milan Ladies Open
Milan , Italy Tier III event Carpet (i) – $225,000 – 28S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Monica Seles 6–3, 3–6, 6–4
Martina Navratilova
Conchita Martínez
Mary Joe Fernández
Helena Suková
Gigi Fernández
Magdalena Maleeva
Sabine Appelmans
Sandy Collins
Lori McNeil 7–6(7–0) , 6–3
Sabine Appelmans
Raffaella Reggi
October
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Oct 7
BMW European Indoors
Zürich , Switzerland Tier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Steffi Graf 6–4, 6–4
Nathalie Tauziat
Helena Suková
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Marketa Kochta
Jana Novotná
Judith Wiesner
Gabriela Sabatini
Jana Novotná
Andrea Strnadová 6–4, 6–3
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Lori McNeil
Oct 14
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Filderstadt , Germany Tier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Anke Huber 2–6, 6–2, 7–6(7–4)
Martina Navratilova
Judith Wiesner
Helena Suková
Nathalie Tauziat
Jana Novotná
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Mary Joe Fernández
Martina Navratilova
Jana Novotná 6–2, 5–7, 6–4
Pam Shriver
Natasha Zvereva
Oct 21
Midland Bank Championships
Brighton , Great Britain Tier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Steffi Graf 5–7, 6–4, 6–1
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Barbara Paulus
Catarina Lindqvist
Lori McNeil
Nathalie Tauziat
Radka Zrubáková
Katerina Maleeva
Pam Shriver
Natasha Zvereva 6–1, 6–2
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Lori McNeil
Puerto Rico Open
Dorado , Puerto Rico Tier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Julie Halard 7–5, 7–5
Amanda Coetzer
Sabine Appelmans
Mary Pierce
Gigi Fernández
Susan Sloane
Carrie Cunningham
Barbara Rittner
Rika Hiraki
Florencia Labat 6–3, 6–3
Sabine Appelmans
Camille Benjamin
Oct 28
Arizona Classic
Scottsdale , United States Tier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Sabine Appelmans 7–5, 6–1
Chanda Rubin
Karina Habšudová
Julie Halard
Ginger Helgeson
Kimberly Po
Nicole Provis
Patty Fendick
Peanut Louie Harper
Cammy MacGregor 7–5, 3–6, 6–3
Sandy Collins
Elna Reinach
November
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
Nov 4
Virginia Slims of California
Oakland , United States Tier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Monica Seles
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Lori McNeil
Linda Harvey-Wild
Amy Frazier
Stephanie Rehe
Mary Pierce
Patty Fendick
Gigi Fernández 6–4, 7–5
Martina Navratilova
Pam Shriver
Virginia Slims of Nashville
Brentwood , United States Tier IV event Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Sabine Appelmans 6–2, 6–4
Katrina Adams
Karina Habšudová
Natalia Medvedeva
Yayuk Basuki
Mary Lou Daniels
Tammy Whittington
Isabelle Demongeot
Sandy Collins
Elna Reinach 5–7, 6–4, 7–6(9–7)
Yayuk Basuki
Caroline Vis
Nov 11
Jello Classic
Indianapolis , United States Tier IV event Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Katerina Maleeva 7–6(7–1) , 6–2
Audra Keller
Mercedes Paz
Radka Zrubáková
Susan Sloane
Mary Lou Daniels
Linda Harvey-Wild
Petra Thorén
Patty Fendick
Gigi Fernández 6–4, 6–2
Katrina Adams
Mercedes Paz
Virginia Slims of Philadelphia
Philadelphia , United States Tier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16D
Singles –
Doubles
Monica Seles 7–5, 6–1
Jennifer Capriati
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Gabriela Sabatini
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Brenda Schultz
Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière
Conchita Martínez
Jana Novotná
Larisa Neiland 6–2, 6–4
Mary Joe Fernández
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Novr 18
Virginia Slims Championships New York City, United States Year-end Championship Carpet (i) – $3,000,000 – 16S/8D
Singles –
Doubles
Monica Seles 6–4, 3–6, 7–5, 6–0
Martina Navratilova
Gabriela Sabatini
Jana Novotná
Mary Joe Fernández
Jennifer Capriati
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Steffi Graf
Martina Navratilova
Pam Shriver 4–6, 7–5, 6–4
Gigi Fernández
Jana Novotná
Rankings
Below are the 1991 WTA year-end rankings (November 25, 1991) in both singles and doubles competition:
See also
References
Women's tennis seasons
Seasons (1881-1912) ILTF World Circuit (1913-72) ILTF Independent Circuit ILTF Grand Prix Circuit
Virginia Slims Circuit Virginia Slims/Colgate Series Avon/Colgate Series Avon/Toyota Series Virginia Slims World Championship Series
WTA Tour
Grand Slam events
Tier I tournaments
Tier II tournaments
Tokyo Indoor (
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Chicago (
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Palm Springs (
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Amelia Island (
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Houston (
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Tokyo (
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Milan (
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Zurich (
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Filderstadt (
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Brighton (
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Oakland (
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Philadelphia (
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Tier IV tournaments
Brisbane (
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Oklahoma City (
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Tokyo (
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Geneva (
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Strasbourg (
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Birmingham (
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San Juan (
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Phoenix (
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Nashville (
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Indianapolis (
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Tier V tournaments
Auckland (
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Wellington (
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Oslo (
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Linz (
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Aurora (
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Bol (
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Palermo (
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San Marino (
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Westchester Cup (
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St. Petersburg (
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Sao Paulo (
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Team events