2001 Acura Classic

January 2025 2001 Acura Classic July 30 – August 5 23rd Tier II 48S / 16D $750,000 Hard / outdoor San Diego, California, U.S. USA Venus Williams ZIM Cara Black / RUS Elena Likhovtseva Southern California Open The 2001 Acura Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in San Diego in the United States. It was part of Tier II of the 2001 WTA Tour. It was the 23rd edition of the tournament and was held from July 30 through August 5, 2001. Second-seeded Venus Williams won her second consecutive singles title at the event and earned $125,000 first-prize money. Finals Singles USA Venus Williams defeated USA Monica Seles, 6–2, 6–3 It was Williams's 4th singles title of the year and the 19th of her career. Doubles ZIM Cara Black / RUS Elena Likhovtseva defeated SUI Martina Hingis / RUS Anna Kournikova, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4 It was Black's 5th title of the year and the 6th of her career. It was Likhovtseva's 5th title of the year and the 14th of her career. External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament draws Acura Classic Category:San Diego Open (tennis) Acura Classic Acura Classic Acura Classic Acura Classic