1991 Dow Classic

November 2019 1991 Dow Classic 10–16 June 10th Tier IV 56S / 28D $150,000 Grass / outdoor Birmingham, United Kingdom Edgbaston Priory Club USA Martina Navratilova AUS Nicole Provis / AUS Elizabeth Smylie Birmingham Classic (tennis) Birmingham Classic The 1991 Dow Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of Tier IV of the 1991 WTA Tour. It was the 10th edition of the tournament. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom from 10 June until 16 June 1991. First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title. Finals Singles 1991 Dow Classic – Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated URS Natalia Zvereva 6–4, 7–6(8–6) It was Navratilova's 3rd singles title of the year and the 155th of her career. Doubles 1991 Dow Classic – Doubles AUS Nicole Provis / AUS Elizabeth Smylie defeated USA Sandy Collins / RSA 1928 Elna Reinach 6–3, 6–4 It was Provis' second doubles title of the year and the 6th of her career. It was Smylie's third doubles title of the year and the 31st of her career. Entrants Seeds Athlete Nationality Seeding Martina Navratilova United States 1 Zina Garrison United States 2 Nathalie Tauziat France 3 Natalia Zvereva Soviet Union 4 Lori McNeil United States 5 Meredith McGrath United States 6 Naoko Sawamatsu Japan 7 Manon Bollegraf Netherlands 8 Gretchen Magers Soviet Union 9 Claudia Kohde-Kilsch West Germany 10 Catarina Lindqvist Sweden 11 Ginger Helgeson United States 12 Anne Minter Australia 13 Stephanie Rehe United States 14 Akiko Kijimuta Japan 15 Pam Shriver United States 16 Other entrants The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: USA Katrina Adams INA Suzanna Wibowo USA Sandy Collins AUS Jo-Anne Faull AUS Michelle Jaggard SWE Maria Lindström USA Cammy MacGregor AUS Rennae Stubbs The following players received a lucky loser spot: NED Miriam Oremans FRA Catherine Suire External links 1991 Dow Classic draws ITF tournament edition details Dow Classic Category:Birmingham Classic (tennis) Dow Classic Dow Classic