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 tournamentsYear-end championships Tier I events Tier II events Tier III events Tier IV and V events Team events
November 1990 WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsNov 26Nivea CupSão Paulo, BrazilTier V eventClay – $75,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Veronika Martinek6–2, 6–4 Donna Faber Luciana Corsato Florencia Labat Eva Švíglerová Catherine Mothes Cristina Tessi Samantha Smith Bettina Fulco Eva Švíglerová7–5, 6–4 Mary Pierce Luanne Spadea
January WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsDec 31Hyundai Hopman Cup Perth, AustraliaITF Mixed Teams ChampionshipsHard (i) – A$1,000,000 – 12 teams3–0 Danone Women's Open Brisbane, AustraliaTier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 56S/32DSingles – Doubles Helena Suková6–4, 6–3 Akiko Kijimuta Larisa Neiland Linda Harvey-Wild Sabine Appelmans Rachel McQuillan Judith Wiesner Cristina Tessi Gigi Fernández Jana Novotná6–3, 6–1 Patty Fendick Helena SukováJan 7Holden NSW Open Sydney, AustraliaTier III event Hard – $225,000 – 56S/28DSingles – Doubles Jana Novotná6–4, 6–2 Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Barbara Paulus Zina Garrison-Jackson Mary Joe Fernández Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière Natasha Zvereva Nicole Provis Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Helena Suková6–1, 6–4 Gigi Fernández Jana NovotnáJan 14Jan 21Australian Open Melbourne, AustraliaGrand SlamHard – $2,000,000 – 128S/64D/32XSingles – Doubles – Mixed doubles Monica Seles5–7, 6–3, 6–1 Jana Novotná Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Mary Joe Fernández Steffi Graf Gabriela Sabatini Katerina Maleeva Anke Huber Patty Fendick Mary Joe Fernández7–6(7–4), 6–1 Gigi Fernández Jana Novotná Jo Durie Jeremy Bates2–6, 6–4, 6–4 Robin White Scott DavisJan 28Nutri-Metics Bendon Classic Auckland, New ZealandTier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Eva Švíglerová6–2, 0–6, 6–1 Andrea Strnadová Cristina Tessi Mercedes Paz Larisa Neiland Donna Faber Sabine Hack Petra Kamstra Patty Fendick Larisa Neiland6–3, 6–3 Jo-Anne Faull Julie RichardsonToray Pan Pacific Open Tokyo, JapanTier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 28S/16DSingles – Doubles Gabriela Sabatini2–6, 6–2, 6–4 Martina Navratilova Mary Joe Fernández Laura Gildemeister Steffi Graf Nana Miyagi Robin White Kathy Rinaldi Kathy Jordan Elizabeth Smylie4–6, 6–0, 6–3 Mary Joe Fernández Robin White
February WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsFeb 4Fernleaf Classic Wellington, New ZealandTier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Leila Meskhi3–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–2 Andrea Strnadová Karine Quentrec Kristin Godridge Eva Švíglerová Sabine Hack Barbara Rittner Louise Field Jo-Anne Faull Julie Richardson2–6, 7–5, 7–6(7–4) Belinda Borneo Clare WoodOslo Open Oslo, NorwayTier V event Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D Catarina Lindqvist6–3, 6–0 Raffaella Reggi Sabine Appelmans Pascale Paradis Nathalie Herreman Catherine Tanvier Cecilia Dahlman Beate Reinstadler Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Silke Meier6–0, 6–2 Sabine Appelmans Raffaella ReggiFeb 11Austrian Tennis Grand Prix Linz, AustriaTier V event Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière7–5, 6–3 Petra Langrová Regina Rajchrtová Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Eugenia Maniokova Pascale Paradis Raffaella Reggi Marion Maruska Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière Raffaella Reggi6–4, 1–6, 6–3 Petra Langrová Radka ZrubákováColorado Tennis Classic Aurora, United StatesTier V event Hard (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16D Lori McNeil6–3, 6–4 Manon Bollegraf Carrie Cunningham Patty Fendick Susan Sloane Andrea Leand Halle Cioffi Peanut Louie Harper Lise Gregory Gretchen Rush6–4, 6-4 Patty Fendick Lori McNeilVirginia Slims of Chicago Chicago, United StatesTier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 28S/16DSingles – Doubles Martina Navratilova6–1, 6–2 Zina Garrison-Jackson Helena Suková Helen Kelesi Anne Smith Jennifer Capriati Amy Frazier Katerina Maleeva Gigi Fernández Jana Novotná6–2, 6–4 Martina Navratilova Pam ShriverFeb 18Virginia Slims of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, United StatesTier IV event Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D Jana Novotná3–6, 6–3, 6–2 Anne Smith Lisa Bonder-Kreiss Manon Bollegraf Catarina Lindqvist Renata Baranski Anne Minter Conchita Martínez Meredith McGrath Anne Smith6–2, 6–4 Katrina Adams Jill HetheringtonFeb 25Virginia Slims of Palm Springs Palm Springs, United StatesTier II event Hard – $350,000 – 56S/28DSingles – Doubles Martina Navratilova6–2, 7–6(8–6) Monica Seles Helen Kelesi Nathalie Tauziat Patricia Hy Peanut Louie Harper Katerina Maleeva Julie HalardCancelled due to rain
March WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsMar 4Mar 11Virginia Slims of Florida Boca Raton, United StatesTier I event Hard – $500,000 – 56S/28DSingles – Doubles Gabriela Sabatini6–4, 7–6(8–6) Steffi Graf Nathalie Tauziat Jennifer Capriati Meredith McGrath Mary Joe Fernández Claudia Porwik Regina Kordová Larisa Savchenko Natasha Zvereva6–4, 7–6 (7–3) Meredith McGrath Anne SmithMar 18Lipton International Players Championships Key Biscayne, United StatesTier I event Hard – $750,000 – 96S/48DSingles – Doubles Monica Seles6–3, 7–5 Gabriela Sabatini Steffi Graf Mary Joe Fernández Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière Zina Garrison Ginger Helgeson Jennifer Capriati Mary Joe Fernández Zina Garrison6–4, 6–3 Gigi Fernández Jana NovotnáMar 25U.S. Women's Hardcourt Championships San Antonio, United StatesTier III event Hard – $225,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles Steffi Graf6–4, 6–3 Monica Seles Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière Julie Halard Erika deLone Lori McNeil Eva Švíglerová Susan Sloane Patty Fendick Monica Seles7–6(7–2), 6–2 Jill Hetherington Kathy Rinaldi Light n' Lively Doubles Championships Tarpon Springs, United StatesClay – $200,000 – 8D Doubles Gigi Fernández Helena Suková 4–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–3) Larisa Savchenko Natasha Zvereva Jordan / Smylie Sánchez Vicario / White Burgin / Daniels Nideffer / Schultz McGrath / Smith Bollegraf / Gregory
April WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsApr 1Family Circle Cup Hilton Head Island, United StatesTier I event Clay – $500,000 – 56S/28DSingles – Doubles Gabriela Sabatini6–1, 6–1 Leila Meskhi Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Natasha Zvereva Federica Bonsignori Helena Suková Martina Navratilova Jana Novotná Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Natasha Zvereva6–4, 6–0 Mary Lou Daniels Lise GregoryApr 8Bausch & Lomb Championships Amelia Island, United StatesTier II event Clay – $350,000 – 56S/28D Singles – Doubles Gabriela Sabatini7–5, 7–6(7–3) Steffi Graf Patty Fendick Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Natasha Zvereva Zina Garrison-Jackson Leila Meskhi Helena Suková Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Helena Suková4–6, 6–2, 6–2 Mercedes Paz Natasha ZverevaSuntory Japan Open Tennis Championships Tokyo, JapanTier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles Lori McNeil2–6, 6–2, 6–1 Sabine Appelmans Laura Gildemeister Rika Hiraki Amy Frazier Kumiko Okamoto Eva Švíglerová Marianne Werdel Amy Frazier Maya Kidowaki6–2, 6–4 Yone Kamio Akiko KijimutaApr 15Volvo Women's Open Pattaya, ThailandTier V event Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Yayuk Basuki6–2, 6–2 Naoko Sawamatsu Rika Hiraki Marianne Werdel Sarah Loosemore Karin Kschwendt Misumi Miyauchi Monique Javer Nana Miyagi Suzanna Wibowo6–1, 6–4 Rika Hiraki Akemi NishiyaVirginia Slims of Houston Houston, United StatesTier II event Clay – $350,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Monica Seles6–4, 6–3 Mary Joe Fernández Sandra Cecchini Linda Harvey-Wild Federica Bonsignori Katerina Maleeva Gigi Fernández Ann Grossman Jill Hetherington Kathy Rinaldi6–1, 2–6, 6–1 Patty Fendick Mary Joe FernándezApr 22Croatian Lottery Cup Bol, SFR YugoslaviaTier V event Clay – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Sandra Cecchini6–4, 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 GarroneInternational Championships of Spain Barcelona, SpainTier III event Clay – $225,000 – 56S/28D Singles – Doubles Conchita Martínez6–4, 6–1 Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière Nathalie Tauziat Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Martina Navratilova Julie Halard Emanuela Zardo Judith Wiesner Martina Navratilova Arantxa Sánchez Vicario6–1, 6–3 Nathalie Tauziat Judith WiesnerApr 29Citizen Cup Hamburg, GermanyTier II event Clay – $350,000 – 56S/28DSingles – Doubles Steffi Graf7–5, 6–7(4–7), 6–3 Monica Seles Judith Wiesner Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Helena Suková Leila Meskhi Jana Novotná Katerina Maleeva Jana Novotná Larisa Neiland7–5, 6–1 Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Helena SukováIlva Trophy Taranto, ItalyTier V event Clay – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Emanuela Zardo7–5, 6–2 Petra Ritter Silvia Farina Nanne Dahlman Federica Bonsignori Florencia Labat Petra Thorén Noëlle van Lottum Alexia Dechaume Florencia Labat6–2, 7–5 Laura Golarsa Ann Grossman
May WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsMay 6Peugeot Italian Open Rome, ItalyTier I event Clay – $500,000 – 56S/28DSingles – Doubles Gabriela Sabatini6–3, 6–2 Monica Seles Mary Joe Fernández Conchita Martínez Leila Meskhi Bettina Fulco Martina Navratilova Jennifer Capriati Jennifer Capriati Monica Seles7–5, 6–2 Nicole Provis Elna ReinachMay 13Lufthansa Cup Berlin, GermanyTier I event Clay – $500,000 – 56S/28DSingles – Doubles Steffi Graf6–3, 4–6, 7–6(8–6) Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Jana Novotná Jennifer Capriati Radka Zrubáková Ginger Helgeson Julie Halard Anke Huber Larisa Neiland Natasha Zvereva6–3, 6–3 Nicole Provis Elna ReinachMay 20Internationaux de Strasbourg Strasbourg, FranceTier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Radka Zrubáková7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–3) Rachel McQuillan Naoko Sawamatsu Anne Minter Judith Wiesner Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Laura Gildemeister Lori McNeil Lori McNeil Stephanie Rehe6–7(2–7), 6–4, 6–4 Manon Bollegraf Mercedes PazGeneva European Open Geneva, SwitzerlandTier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière6–3, 3–6, 6–3 Helen Kelesi Conchita Martínez Tami Whitlinger Christelle Fauche Ginger Helgeson Maya Kidowaki Shaun Stafford Nicole Provis Elizabeth Smylie6–1, 6–2 Cathy Caverzasio Manuela Maleeva-FragnièreMay 27Jun 3French Open Paris, FranceGrand SlamClay – $2,698,740 – 128S/64D/64XSingles – Doubles – Mixed doubles Monica Seles6–3, 6–4 Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Gabriela Sabatini Steffi Graf Conchita Martínez Jana Novotná Mary Joe Fernández Nathalie Tauziat Gigi Fernández Jana Novotná6–4, 6–0 Larisa Neiland Natasha Zvereva Helena Suková Cyril Suk3–6, 6–4, 6–1 Caroline Vis Paul Haarhuis
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