1991 Mazda Classic
1991 Women's tennis tournament in the USA
Tennis tournament
The 1991 Mazda Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, California , in the United States that was part of Tier III of the 1991 WTA Tour . It was the 13th edition of the tournament and was held from July 29 through August 5, 1991. Fourth-seeded Jennifer Capriati won the singles title and earned $45,000 first-prize money.
It was the tournament's first year in La Costa after moving from the San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club. It was also Mazda 's first year as sponsor after replacing Great American Bank , a San Diego–based institution that was in financial decline.[ 1]
Finals
Singles
Jennifer Capriati defeated Monica Seles , 4–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–2)
Doubles
Jill Hetherington / Kathy Rinaldi defeated Gigi Fernández / Nathalie Tauziat , 6–4, 3–6, 6–2
References
^ Freeman, John (November 3, 1990). "Tennis event will move to La Costa site". Evening Tribune . p. C-5.
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