1997 Toshiba Classic

The 1997 Toshiba 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 II of the 1997 WTA Tour. It was the 19th edition of the tournament and was held from July 28 through August 3, 1997. First-seeded Martina Hingis won the singles title.[1]

1997 Toshiba Classic
DateJuly 28 – August 3
Edition19th
CategoryTier II
Draw28S / 16D
Prize money$450,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationSan Diego, California, U.S.
VenueLa Costa Resort and Spa
Champions
Singles
Switzerland Martina Hingis
Doubles
Switzerland Martina Hingis / Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario

Finals

Singles

Switzerland Martina Hingis defeated United States Monica Seles 7–6, 6–4

  • It was Hingis' 9th singles title of the year and the 11th of her career.

Doubles

Switzerland Martina Hingis / Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario defeated United States Amy Frazier / United States Kimberly Po 6–3, 7–5

  • It was Hingis' 14th title of the year and the 20th of her career. It was Sánchez Vicario's 4th title of the year and the 77th of her career.

References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1998). International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1998. London: CollinsWillow. pp. 173, 184. ISBN 9780002188241.
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