2005 Advanta Championships

The 2005 Advanta Championships was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts at The Pavilion in Villanova, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of Tier II of the 2005 WTA Tour. It was the 21st and last edition of the tournament and was held from October 31 through November 6, 2005. Third-seeded Amélie Mauresmo won her third consecutive singles title and earned $93,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3][4]

2005 Advanta Championships
DateOctober 31 – November 6
Edition21st
CategoryTier II
Draw28S / 16D
Prize money$585,000
SurfaceHard / indoor
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, U.S.
VenueThe Pavilion
Champions
Singles
France Amélie Mauresmo
Doubles
Zimbabwe Cara Black / Australia Rennae Stubbs

Finals

Singles

France Amélie Mauresmo defeated Russia Elena Dementieva 7–5, 2–6, 7–5

  • It was Mauresmo's 4th singles title of the year and the 18th of her career.

Doubles

Zimbabwe Cara Black / Australia Rennae Stubbs defeated United States Lisa Raymond / Australia Samantha Stosur 6–4, 7–6(7–4)

References
  1. "Mauresmo wins Advanta Championship". RTÉ. November 7, 2005.
  2. "Mauresmo defends Philly title". Eurosport. November 6, 2005.
  3. Bill Christine (November 7, 2005). "Mauresmo rallies in Advanta". Los Angeles Times.
  4. "Mauresmo outlasts Dementieva for Advanta title". ESPN. November 6, 2005.
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