1991 WTA Tour

Women's tennis circuit 1991 WTA Tour Monica Seles 1991.jpg Monica Seles finished the year as world No. 1 for the first time in her career. She won ten tournaments during the season, including three majors at the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open, as well as the WTA Tour Championships. She also won a Tier I event. 200 November 26, 1990 – November 18, 1991 19th 60 Grand Slam (4)WTA ChampionshipsTier I (6)Tier II (15)Tier III (6)Tier IV (14)Tier V (14) YUG Monica Seles (10) YUG Monica Seles (16) YUG Monica Seles $2,457,758 YUG Monica Seles 277.03 YUG Monica Seles USA Gigi Fernández TCHJana Novotná ARG Gabriela Sabatini TCH Andrea Strnadová USA Stephanie Rehe 1990 1992 The 1991 WTA Tour (officially titled 1991 Kraft General Foods World Tour after its sponsor) was the elite professional tennis circuit organized by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for the 1991 tennis season. The WTA Tour is the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The WTA Tour includes the four Grand Slam tournaments, the WTA Tour Championships and the WTA Tier I, Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV events. ITF tournaments are not part of the WTA Tour, although they award points for the WTA World Ranking. Schedule Key Grand Slam tournamentsYear-end championships Tier I events Tier II events Tier III events Tier IV and V events Team events November 1990 WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsNov 26Nivea CupSão Paulo, BrazilTier V eventClay – $75,000 – 32S/16DSingles – Doubles FRG Veronika Martinek6–2, 6–4USA Donna Faber BRA Luciana Corsato ARG Florencia Labat TCH Eva Švíglerová FRA Catherine Mothes ARG Cristina Tessi GBR Samantha Smith ARG Bettina FulcoTCH Eva Švíglerová7–5, 6–4 FRA Mary PierceUSA Luanne Spadea January WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsDec 31Hyundai Hopman Cup Perth, AustraliaITF Mixed Teams ChampionshipsHard (i) – A$1,000,000 – 12 teamsYUG3–0USA SUIFRATCHAUSURSESPDanone Women's Open Brisbane, AustraliaTier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 56S/32DSingles – DoublesTCH Helena Suková6–4, 6–3JPN Akiko KijimutaURS Larisa Neiland USA Linda Harvey-Wild BEL Sabine Appelmans AUS Rachel McQuillan AUT Judith Wiesner ARG Cristina Tessi USA Gigi FernándezTCH Jana Novotná6–3, 6–1 USA Patty FendickTCH Helena SukováJan 7Holden NSW Open Sydney, AustraliaTier III event Hard – $225,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesTCH Jana Novotná6–4, 6–2ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioAUT Barbara Paulus USA Zina Garrison-Jackson USA Mary Joe Fernández SUI Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière URS Natasha Zvereva AUS Nicole Provis ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioTCH Helena Suková6–1, 6–4 USA Gigi FernándezTCH Jana NovotnáJan 14Jan 21Australian Open Melbourne, AustraliaGrand SlamHard – $2,000,000 – 128S/64D/32XSingles – Doubles – Mixed doublesYUG Monica Seles5–7, 6–3, 6–1TCH Jana Novotná ESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario USA Mary Joe Fernández GER Steffi Graf ARG Gabriela Sabatini BUL Katerina Maleeva GER Anke Huber USA Patty FendickUSA Mary Joe Fernández7–6(7–4), 6–1 USA Gigi FernándezTCH Jana Novotná GBR Jo DurieGBR Jeremy Bates2–6, 6–4, 6–4 USA Robin WhiteUSA Scott DavisJan 28Nutri-Metics Bendon Classic Auckland, New ZealandTier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesTCH Eva Švíglerová6–2, 0–6, 6–1TCH Andrea StrnadováARG Cristina Tessi ARG Mercedes PazURS Larisa Neiland USA Donna Faber GER Sabine Hack NED Petra Kamstra USA Patty FendickURS Larisa Neiland6–3, 6–3 AUS Jo-Anne FaullNZL Julie RichardsonToray Pan Pacific Open Tokyo, JapanTier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 28S/16DSingles – DoublesARG Gabriela Sabatini2–6, 6–2, 6–4USA Martina NavratilovaUSA Mary Joe Fernández PER Laura GildemeisterGER Steffi Graf JPN Nana Miyagi USA Robin White USA Kathy Rinaldi USA Kathy JordanAUS Elizabeth Smylie4–6, 6–0, 6–3 USA Mary Joe FernándezUSA Robin White February WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsFeb 4Fernleaf Classic Wellington, New ZealandTier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesURS Leila Meskhi3–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–2TCH Andrea StrnadováFRA Karine Quentrec AUS Kristin Godridge TCH Eva Švíglerová GER Sabine Hack GER Barbara Rittner AUS Louise Field AUS Jo-Anne FaullNZL Julie Richardson2–6, 7–5, 7–6(7–4) GBR Belinda BorneoGBR Clare WoodOslo Open Oslo, NorwayTier V event Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16DSWE Catarina Lindqvist6–3, 6–0ITA Raffaella ReggiBEL Sabine Appelmans FRA Pascale Paradis FRA Nathalie Herreman FRA Catherine Tanvier SWE Cecilia Dahlman AUT Beate Reinstadler GER Claudia Kohde-KilschGER Silke Meier6–0, 6–2 BEL Sabine AppelmansITA Raffaella ReggiFeb 11Austrian Tennis Grand Prix Linz, AustriaTier V event Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesSUI Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière7–5, 6–3TCH Petra LangrováTCH Regina Rajchrtová GER Claudia Kohde-Kilsch URS Eugenia Maniokova FRA Pascale Paradis ITA Raffaella Reggi AUT Marion Maruska SUI Manuela Maleeva-FragnièreITA Raffaella Reggi6–4, 1–6, 6–3 TCH Petra LangrováTCH Radka ZrubákováColorado Tennis Classic Aurora, United StatesTier V event Hard (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16DUSA Lori McNeil6–3, 6–4NED Manon BollegrafUSA Carrie Cunningham USA Patty Fendick USA Susan Sloane USA Andrea Leand USA Halle Cioffi USA Peanut Louie Harper RSA 1928 Lise GregoryUSA Gretchen Rush6–4, 6-4 USA Patty FendickUSA Lori McNeilVirginia Slims of Chicago Chicago, United StatesTier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 28S/16DSingles – DoublesUSA Martina Navratilova6–1, 6–2USA Zina Garrison-JacksonTCH Helena Suková CAN Helen Kelesi USA Anne Smith USA Jennifer Capriati USA Amy Frazier BUL Katerina Maleeva USA Gigi FernándezTCH Jana Novotná6–2, 6–4 USA Martina NavratilovaUSA Pam ShriverFeb 18Virginia Slims of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, United StatesTier IV event Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16DTCH Jana Novotná3–6, 6–3, 6–2USA Anne SmithUSA Lisa Bonder-Kreiss NED Manon Bollegraf SWE Catarina Lindqvist USA Renata Baranski AUS Anne Minter ESP Conchita Martínez USA Meredith McGrathUSA Anne Smith6–2, 6–4 USA Katrina AdamsCAN Jill HetheringtonFeb 25Virginia Slims of Palm Springs Palm Springs, United StatesTier II event Hard – $350,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesUSA Martina Navratilova6–2, 7–6(8–6)YUG Monica SelesCAN Helen Kelesi FRA Nathalie Tauziat CAN Patricia Hy USA Peanut Louie Harper BUL Katerina Maleeva FRA Julie HalardCancelled due to rain March WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsMar 4Mar 11Virginia Slims of Florida Boca Raton, United StatesTier I event Hard – $500,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesARG Gabriela Sabatini6–4, 7–6(8–6)GER Steffi GrafFRA Nathalie Tauziat USA Jennifer CapriatiUSA Meredith McGrath USA Mary Joe Fernández GER Claudia Porwik TCH Regina Kordová URS Larisa Savchenko URS Natasha Zvereva6–4, 7–6 (7–3) USA Meredith McGrath USA Anne SmithMar 18Lipton International Players Championships Key Biscayne, United StatesTier I event Hard – $750,000 – 96S/48DSingles – DoublesYUG Monica Seles6–3, 7–5ARG Gabriela SabatiniGER Steffi Graf USA Mary Joe FernándezSUI Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière USA Zina Garrison USA Ginger Helgeson USA Jennifer Capriati USA Mary Joe FernándezUSA Zina Garrison6–4, 6–3 USA Gigi FernándezTCH Jana NovotnáMar 25U.S. Women's Hardcourt Championships San Antonio, United StatesTier III event Hard – $225,000 – 32S/16D Singles – DoublesGER Steffi Graf6–4, 6–3YUG Monica SelesSUI Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière FRA Julie HalardUSA Erika deLone USA Lori McNeil TCH Eva Švíglerová USA Susan SloaneUSA Patty FendickYUG Monica Seles7–6(7–2), 6–2 CAN Jill HetheringtonUSA Kathy Rinaldi Light n' Lively Doubles Championships Tarpon Springs, United StatesClay – $200,000 – 8D DoublesUSA Gigi Fernández TCH Helena Suková 4–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–3) URS Larisa Savchenko URS Natasha Zvereva USA Jordan / AUS SmylieESP Sánchez Vicario / USA WhiteUSA Burgin / USA DanielsRSA 1928 Nideffer / NED SchultzUSA McGrath / USA SmithNED Bollegraf / RSA 1928 Gregory April WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsApr 1Family Circle Cup Hilton Head Island, United StatesTier I event Clay – $500,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesARG Gabriela Sabatini6–1, 6–1URS Leila MeskhiESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario URS Natasha ZverevaITA Federica Bonsignori TCH Helena Suková USA Martina Navratilova TCH Jana Novotná GER Claudia Kohde-KilschURS Natasha Zvereva6–4, 6–0 USA Mary Lou DanielsRSA 1928 Lise GregoryApr 8Bausch & Lomb Championships Amelia Island, United StatesTier II event Clay – $350,000 – 56S/28D Singles – DoublesARG Gabriela Sabatini7–5, 7–6(7–3)GER Steffi GrafUSA Patty Fendick ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioURS Natasha Zvereva USA Zina Garrison-Jackson URS Leila Meskhi TCH Helena Suková ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioTCH Helena Suková4–6, 6–2, 6–2 ARG Mercedes PazURS Natasha ZverevaSuntory Japan Open Tennis Championships Tokyo, JapanTier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – DoublesUSA Lori McNeil2–6, 6–2, 6–1BEL Sabine AppelmansPER Laura Gildemeister JPN Rika HirakiUSA Amy Frazier JPN Kumiko Okamoto TCH Eva Švíglerová USA Marianne Werdel USA Amy FrazierJPN Maya Kidowaki6–2, 6–4 JPN Yone KamioJPN Akiko KijimutaApr 15Volvo Women's Open Pattaya, ThailandTier V event Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesINA Yayuk Basuki6–2, 6–2JPN Naoko SawamatsuJPN Rika Hiraki USA Marianne WerdelGBR Sarah Loosemore GER Karin Kschwendt JPN Misumi Miyauchi GBR Monique Javer JPN Nana MiyagiINA Suzanna Wibowo6–1, 6–4 JPN Rika HirakiJPN Akemi NishiyaVirginia Slims of Houston Houston, United StatesTier II event Clay – $350,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesYUG Monica Seles6–4, 6–3USA Mary Joe FernándezITA Sandra Cecchini USA Linda Harvey-WildITA Federica Bonsignori BUL Katerina Maleeva USA Gigi Fernández USA Ann Grossman CAN Jill HetheringtonUSA Kathy Rinaldi6–1, 2–6, 6–1 USA Patty FendickUSA Mary Joe FernándezApr 22Croatian Lottery Cup Bol, SFR YugoslaviaTier V event Clay – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesITA Sandra Cecchini6–4, 3–6, 7–5BUL Magdalena MaleevaCAN Helen Kelesi FRA Sandrine TestudHUN Anna-Maria Foldenyi ITA Laura Garrone SUI Csilla Bartos TCH Andrea Strnadová ITA Laura GolarsaBUL Magdalena Maleeva Walkover ITA Sandra CecchiniITA Laura GarroneInternational Championships of Spain Barcelona, SpainTier III event Clay – $225,000 – 56S/28D Singles – DoublesESP Conchita Martínez6–4, 6–1SUI Manuela Maleeva-FragnièreFRA Nathalie Tauziat ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioUSA Martina Navratilova FRA Julie Halard SUI Emanuela Zardo AUT Judith Wiesner USA Martina NavratilovaESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario6–1, 6–3 FRA Nathalie TauziatAUT Judith WiesnerApr 29Citizen Cup Hamburg, GermanyTier II event Clay – $350,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesGER Steffi Graf7–5, 6–7(4–7), 6–3YUG Monica SelesAUT Judith Wiesner ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioTCH Helena Suková URS Leila Meskhi TCH Jana Novotná BUL Katerina Maleeva TCH Jana NovotnáURS Larisa Neiland7–5, 6–1 ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioTCH Helena SukováIlva Trophy Taranto, ItalyTier V event Clay – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesSUI Emanuela Zardo7–5, 6–2AUT Petra RitterITA Silvia Farina FIN Nanne DahlmanITA Federica Bonsignori ARG Florencia Labat FIN Petra Thorén FRA Noëlle van Lottum FRA Alexia DechaumeARG Florencia Labat6–2, 7–5 ITA Laura GolarsaUSA Ann Grossman May WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsMay 6Peugeot Italian Open Rome, ItalyTier I event Clay – $500,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesARG Gabriela Sabatini6–3, 6–2YUG Monica SelesUSA Mary Joe Fernández ESP Conchita MartínezURS Leila Meskhi ARG Bettina Fulco USA Martina Navratilova USA Jennifer Capriati USA Jennifer CapriatiYUG Monica Seles7–5, 6–2 AUS Nicole ProvisRSA 1928 Elna ReinachMay 13Lufthansa Cup Berlin, GermanyTier I event Clay – $500,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesGER Steffi Graf6–3, 4–6, 7–6(8–6)ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioTCH Jana Novotná USA Jennifer CapriatiTCH Radka Zrubáková USA Ginger Helgeson FRA Julie Halard GER Anke Huber URS Larisa NeilandURS Natasha Zvereva6–3, 6–3 AUS Nicole ProvisRSA 1928 Elna ReinachMay 20Internationaux de Strasbourg Strasbourg, FranceTier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesTCH Radka Zrubáková7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–3)AUS Rachel McQuillanJPN Naoko Sawamatsu AUS Anne MinterAUT Judith Wiesner GER Claudia Kohde-Kilsch PER Laura Gildemeister USA Lori McNeil USA Lori McNeilUSA Stephanie Rehe6–7(2–7), 6–4, 6–4 NED Manon BollegrafARG Mercedes PazGeneva European Open Geneva, SwitzerlandTier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesSUI Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière6–3, 3–6, 6–3CAN Helen KelesiESP Conchita Martínez USA Tami WhitlingerSUI Christelle Fauche USA Ginger Helgeson JPN Maya Kidowaki USA Shaun Stafford AUS Nicole ProvisAUS Elizabeth Smylie6–1, 6–2 SUI Cathy CaverzasioSUI Manuela Maleeva-FragnièreMay 27Jun 3French Open Paris, FranceGrand SlamClay – $2,698,740 – 128S/64D/64XSingles – Doubles – Mixed doublesYUG Monica Seles6–3, 6–4ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioARG Gabriela Sabatini GER Steffi GrafESP Conchita Martínez TCH Jana Novotná USA Mary Joe Fernández FRA Nathalie Tauziat USA Gigi FernándezTCH Jana Novotná6–4, 6–0 URS Larisa NeilandURS Natasha Zvereva TCH Helena SukováTCH Cyril Suk3–6, 6–4, 6–1 NED Caroline VisNED Paul Haarhuis June WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsJun 10Dow Classic Birmingham, Great BritainTier IV event Grass – $150,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesUSA Martina Navratilova6–4, 7–6(8–6)URS Natasha ZverevaNED Brenda Schultz USA Zina Garrison-JacksonUSA Lori McNeil FRA Catherine Suire NED Manon Bollegraf RSA 1928 Mariaan de Swardt AUS Nicole ProvisAUS Elizabeth Smylie6–3, 6–4 USA Sandy CollinsRSA 1928 Elna ReinachJun 17Pilkington Glass Championships Eastbourne, Great BritainTier II event Grass – $350,000 – 64S/32D Singles – DoublesUSA Martina Navratilova6–4, 6–4ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioUSA Mary Joe Fernández USA Gigi FernándezUSA Heather Ludloff INA Yayuk Basuki TCH Jana Novotná USA Pam Shriver URS Larisa SavchenkoURS Natasha Zvereva2–6, 6–4, 6–4 USA Gigi FernándezTCH Jana NovotnáJun 24Jul 1Wimbledon Championships London, Great BritainGrand SlamGrass – $2,728,856 – 128S/64D/64XSingles – Doubles – Mixed doublesGER Steffi Graf6–4, 3–6, 8–6ARG Gabriela SabatiniUSA Mary Joe Fernández USA Jennifer CapriatiUSA Zina Garrison-Jackson ESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario USA Martina Navratilova PER Laura Gildemeister URS Larisa SavchenkoURS Natasha Zvereva6–4, 3–6, 6–4 USA Gigi FernándezTCH Jana Novotná AUS Elizabeth SmylieAUS John Fitzgerald7–6(7–4), 6–2 URS Natasha ZverevaUSA Jim Pugh July WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsJul 8Internazionali Femminili di Palermo Palermo, ItalyTier V event Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16DFRA Mary Pierce6–0, 6–3ITA Sandra CecchiniSUI Emanuela Zardo BEL Sandra WassermanARG Cristina Tessi GER Silke Frankl FRA Maïder Laval FRA Catherine Mothes FRA Mary PierceTCH Petra Langrová6–3, 6–7(5–7), 6–3 ITA Laura GarroneARG Mercedes PazJul 15Volvo San Marino Open City of San Marino, San MarinoTier V event Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesITA Katia Piccolini6–2, 6–3ITA Silvia FarinaBUL Elena Pampoulova-Wagner TCH Denisa SzabováITA Raffaella Reggi GER Sabine Hack USA Carrie Cunningham URS Eugenia Maniokova AUS Kerry-Anne GuseJPN Akemi Nishiya6–0, 6–3 ITA Laura GarroneARG Mercedes PazCitroën Austrian Ladies Open Kitzbühel, AustriaTier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16DESP Conchita Martínez6–1, 2–6, 6–3AUT Judith WiesnerTCH Radka Zrubáková NED Nicole JagermanTCH Eva Švíglerová ITA Sandra Cecchini ARG Florencia Labat AUT Marion Maruska ARG Bettina FulcoNED Nicole Jagerman7–6, 6–1 ITA Sandra CecchiniARG Patricia TarabiniJul 22Westchester Cup Westchester, United StatesTier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D Singles – DoublesFRA Isabelle Demongeot6–4, 6–4USA Lori McNeilPER Laura Gildemeister RSA 1928 Rosalyn Fairbank-NidefferGER Marketa Kochta USA Carrie Cunningham USA Lisa Raymond USA Debbie Graham RSA 1928 Rosalyn Fairbank-NidefferRSA 1928 Lise Gregory7–5, 6–4 USA Katrina AdamsUSA Lori McNeil 1991 Fed Cup Nottingham, Great Britain, Hard Team Event Clay – 32 Teams ESP 2-1 USA TCH GER AUTSUIITAINAJul 29Mazda Classic San Diego, United StatesTier III event Hard – $225,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesUSA Jennifer Capriati4–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–2)YUG Monica SelesFRA Nathalie Tauziat ESP Conchita MartínezAUS Anne Minter SUI Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière USA Zina Garrison-Jackson USA Debbie Graham CAN Jill HetheringtonUSA Kathy Rinaldi6–4, 3–6, 6–2 USA Gigi FernándezFRA Nathalie Tauziat August WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsAug 5Virginia Slims of Albuquerque Albuquerque, United StatesTier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesUSA Gigi Fernández6–0, 6–2FRA Julie HalardRSA 1928 Elna Reinach USA Susan SloaneUSA Katrina Adams FRA Mary Pierce FRA Sandrine Testud ITA Linda Ferrando USA Katrina AdamsFRA Isabelle Demongeot6–7(2–7), 6–4, 6–3 RSA 1928 Lise GregoryUSA Peanut Louie HarperCanadian Open Toronto, CanadaTier I event Hard – $500,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesUSA Jennifer Capriati6–2, 6–3BUL Katerina MaleevaARG Gabriela Sabatini SUI Manuela Maleeva-FragnièreTCH Helena Suková URS Natasha Zvereva PER Laura Gildemeister USA Amy Frazier URS Larisa NeilandURS Natasha Zvereva1–6, 7–5, 6–2 GER Claudia Kohde-KilschTCH Helena SukováAug 12Virginia Slims of Los Angeles Manhattan Beach, United StatesTier II event Hard – $350,000 – 56S/28DSingles – DoublesYUG Monica Seles6–3, 6–1JPN Kimiko DateESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario ARG Gabriela SabatiniARG Mercedes Paz TCH Helena Suková GBR Jo Durie USA Lori McNeil URS Larisa NeilandURS Natasha Zvereva6–1, 2–6, 6–2 USA Gretchen MagersUSA Robin WhiteAug 19Virginia Slims of Washington Washington, United StatesTier II event Hard – $350,000 – 28S/16D Singles – DoublesESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario6–1, 5–7, 6–4BUL Katerina MaleevaUSA Mary Joe Fernández URS Leila MeskhiAUT Judith Wiesner USA Gigi Fernández TCH Jana Novotná USA Zina Garrison-Jackson TCH Jana Novotná URS Larisa Neiland5–7, 6–1, 7–6(12–10) USA Gigi Fernández URS Natasha ZverevaOTB International Open Schenectady, United StatesTier V event Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesNED Brenda Schultz7–6(7–5), 6–2FRA Alexia DechaumeUSA Marianne Werdel AUS Nicole ProvisGER Anke Huber JPN Naoko Sawamatsu AUS Rachel McQuillan ARG Florencia Labat AUS Rachel McQuillan GER Claudia Porwik6–2, 6–4 USA Nicole Arendt USA Shannan McCarthyAug 26Sep 2US Open New York City, United StatesGrand SlamHard – $2,700,000 – 128S/64D/32XSingles – Doubles – Mixed doublesYUG Monica Seles7–6(7–1), 6–1USA Martina NavratilovaGER Steffi Graf USA Jennifer CapriatiESP Conchita Martínez ESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario ARG Gabriela Sabatini USA Gigi Fernández USA Pam Shriver URS Natasha Zvereva6–4, 4–6, 7–6(7–5) TCH Jana Novotná URS Larisa Neiland NED Manon Bollegraf NED Tom Nijssen6–2, 7–6(7–2) ESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario ESP Emilio Sánchez September WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsSep 16Nichirei International Championships Tokyo, JapanTier II event Hard – $350,000 – 28S/16D Singles – DoublesYUG Monica Seles6–1, 6–1USA Mary Joe FernándezUSA Amy Frazier BUL Katerina MaleevaJPN Maya Kidowaki USA Debbie Graham PER Laura Gildemeister USA Marianne Werdel USA Mary Joe FernándezUSA Pam Shriver6–3, 6–3 USA Carrie CunninghamPER Laura GildemeisterClarins Open Paris, FranceTier IV event Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesESP Conchita Martínez6–0, 6–3ARG Inés GorrochateguiFRA Julie Halard ARG Mercedes PazSUI Emanuela Zardo GER Veronika Martinek NED Nicole Jagerman GER Silke Meier TCH Petra LangrováTCH Radka Zrubáková6–4, 6–4 FRA Alexia DechaumeFRA Julie HalardSep 23Open Whirlpool - Ville de Bayonne Bayonne, FranceTier IV event Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16DSUI Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière4–6, 6–3, 6–4URS Leila MeskhiAUS Rachel McQuillan FRA Nathalie TauziatFRA Julie Halard TCH Radka Zrubáková TCH Eva Švíglerová GER Claudia Porwik ARG Patricia TarabiniFRA Nathalie Tauziat6–3, Retired AUS Rachel McQuillanFRA Catherine TanvierSt. Petersburg Open Saint Petersburg, Soviet UnionTier V event Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesURS Larisa Neiland3–6, 6–3, 6–4GER Barbara RittnerGBR Jo Durie GER Katja OeljeklausURS Elena Brioukhovets FRA Isabelle Demongeot FRA Sandrine Testud USA Ann Henricksson URS Elena BrioukhovetsURS Natalia Medvedeva7–5, 6–3 FRA Isabelle DemongeotGBR Jo DurieSep 30Volkswagen Cup Leipzig, GermanyTier III event Carpet (i) – $225,000 – 28S/16DSingles – DoublesGER Steffi Graf6–3, 6–3TCH Jana NovotnáAUT Barbara Paulus ESP Arantxa Sánchez VicarioAUT Judith Wiesner BUL Katerina Maleeva GER Anke Huber GER Barbara Rittner NED Manon BollegrafFRA Isabelle Demongeot6–4, 6–3 CAN Jill HetheringtonUSA Kathy RinaldiMilan Ladies Open Milan, ItalyTier III event Carpet (i) – $225,000 – 28S/16YUG Monica Seles6–3, 3–6, 6–4USA Martina NavratilovaESP Conchita Martínez USA Mary Joe FernándezTCH Helena Suková USA Gigi Fernández BUL Magdalena Maleeva BEL Sabine Appelmans USA Sandy CollinsUSA Lori McNeil7–6(7–0), 6–3 BEL Sabine AppelmansITA Raffaella Reggi October WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsOct 7BMW European Indoors Zürich, SwitzerlandTier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16DFRG Steffi Graf6–4, 6–4FRA Nathalie TauziatTCH Helena Suková SUI Manuela Maleeva-FragnièreGER Marketa Kochta TCH Jana Novotná AUT Judith Wiesner ARG Gabriela Sabatini TCH Jana NovotnáTCH Andrea Strnadová6–4, 6–3 USA Zina Garrison-JacksonUSA Lori McNeilOct 14Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Filderstadt, GermanyTier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesGER Anke Huber2–6, 6–2, 7–6(7–4)USA Martina NavratilovaAUT Judith Wiesner TCH Helena SukováFRA Nathalie Tauziat TCH Jana Novotná USA Zina Garrison-Jackson USA Mary Joe Fernández USA Martina NavratilovaTCH Jana Novotná6–2, 5–7, 6–4 USA Pam ShriverURS Natasha ZverevaOct 21Midland Bank Championships Brighton, Great BritainTier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16D Singles – DoublesGER Steffi Graf5–7, 6–4, 6–1USA Zina Garrison-JacksonAUT Barbara Paulus SWE Catarina LindqvistUSA Lori McNeil FRA Nathalie Tauziat TCH Radka Zrubáková BUL Katerina Maleeva USA Pam ShriverURS Natasha Zvereva6–1, 6–2 USA Zina Garrison-JacksonUSA Lori McNeilPuerto Rico Open Dorado, Puerto RicoTier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesFRA Julie Halard7–5, 7–5RSA 1928 Amanda CoetzerBEL Sabine Appelmans FRA Mary PierceUSA Gigi Fernández USA Susan Sloane USA Carrie Cunningham GER Barbara Rittner JPN Rika HirakiARG Florencia Labat6–3, 6–3 BEL Sabine AppelmansUSA Camille BenjaminOct 28Arizona Classic Scottsdale, United StatesTier IV event Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesBEL Sabine Appelmans7–5, 6–1USA Chanda RubinTCH Karina Habšudová FRA Julie HalardUSA Ginger Helgeson USA Kimberly Po AUS Nicole Provis USA Patty Fendick USA Peanut Louie HarperUSA Cammy MacGregor7–5, 3–6, 6–3 USA Sandy CollinsRSA 1928 Elna Reinach November WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalistsNov 4Virginia Slims of California Oakland, United StatesTier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16DUSA Martina Navratilova6–3, 3–6, 6–3YUG Monica SelesSUI Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière USA Lori McNeilUSA Linda Harvey-Wild USA Amy Frazier USA Stephanie Rehe FRA Mary Pierce USA Patty FendickUSA Gigi Fernández6–4, 7–5 USA Martina NavratilovaUSA Pam ShriverVirginia Slims of Nashville Brentwood, United StatesTier IV event Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesBEL Sabine Appelmans6–2, 6–4USA Katrina AdamsTCH Karina Habšudová URS Natalia MedvedevaINA Yayuk Basuki USA Mary Lou Daniels USA Tammy Whittington FRA Isabelle Demongeot USA Sandy CollinsRSA 1928 Elna Reinach5–7, 6–4, 7–6(9–7) INA Yayuk BasukiNED Caroline VisNov 11Jello Classic Indianapolis, United StatesTier IV event Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16DBUL Katerina Maleeva7–6(7–1), 6–2USA Audra KellerARG Mercedes Paz TCH Radka ZrubákováUSA Susan Sloane USA Mary Lou Daniels USA Linda Harvey-Wild FIN Petra Thorén USA Patty FendickUSA Gigi Fernández6–4, 6–2 USA Katrina AdamsARG Mercedes PazVirginia Slims of Philadelphia Philadelphia, United StatesTier II event Carpet (i) – $350,000 – 32S/16DSingles – DoublesYUG Monica Seles7–5, 6–1USA Jennifer CapriatiESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario ARG Gabriela SabatiniUSA Zina Garrison-Jackson NED Brenda Schultz SUI Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière ESP Conchita Martínez TCH Jana NovotnáURS Larisa Neiland6–2, 6–4 USA Mary Joe FernándezUSA Zina Garrison-JacksonNov 18Virginia Slims Championships New York City, United StatesYear-end ChampionshipCarpet (i) – $3,000,000 – 16S/8DSingles – DoublesYUG Monica Seles6–4, 3–6, 7–5, 6–0USA Martina NavratilovaARG Gabriela Sabatini TCH Jana NovotnáUSA Mary Joe Fernández USA Jennifer Capriati ESP Arantxa Sánchez Vicario GER Steffi Graf USA Martina NavratilovaUSA Pam Shriver4–6, 7–5, 6–4 USA Gigi FernándezTCH Jana Novotná Rankings Below are the 1991 WTA year-end rankings (November 25, 1991) in both singles and doubles competition: Singles Year-end Rankinghttp://www.wtatennis.com/SEWTATour-Archive/Rankings_Stats/Singles_Numeric_1991.pdf Corel WTA Tour Rankings Rank Date: 23 November 1991 WTA 2011-05-24 James Hill 2011-11-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20110811075334/http://www.wtatennis.com/SEWTATour-Archive/Rankings_Stats/Singles_Numeric_1991.pdf 2011-08-11 deadNoPlayer NamePoints1990Change 1 Monica Seles YUG277.50002+1 2 Steffi Graf GER219.29291-1 3 Gabriela Sabatini ARG200.06255+2 4 Martina Navratilova USA191.12093-1 5 Arantxa Sánchez Vicario ESP153.40427+2 6 Jennifer Capriati USA142.98728+2 7 Jana Novotná CZE108.575413+6 8 Mary Joe Fernández USA100.99804-4 9 Conchita Martínez ESP95.035711+2 10 Manuela Maleeva-Fragnière SUI87.62509-1 11 Katerina Maleeva BUL74.89386-5 12 Zina Garrison USA66.411810-2 13 Nathalie Tauziat FRA64.605318+5 14 Anke Huber GER62.214337+23 15 Leila Meskhi URS61.233319+4 16 Judith Wiesner AUT58.892917+1 17 Helena Suková CZE56.750014-3 18 Sabine Appelmans BEL50.881322+4 19 Lori McNeil USA45.672752+33 20 Julie Halard FRA44.939141+21 Doubles Year-end Rankinghttp://www.wtatennis.com/SEWTATour-Archive/Rankings_Stats/Doubles_Numeric_1991.pdf Corel WTA Tour Rankings Rank Date: 23 November 1991 WTA 2011-05-24 James Hill 2011-11-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20111109051742/http://www.wtatennis.com/SEWTATour-Archive/Rankings_Stats/Doubles_Numeric_1991.pdf 2011-11-09 deadNoPlayer NamePoints1990Change 1 Jana Novotná CZE376.44442+1 2 Larisa Savchenko URS341.75497+5 3 Natasha Zvereva URS330.46795+2 4 Gigi Fernández USA319.53913-1 5 Mary Joe Fernández USA245.40526+1 6 Martina Navratilova USA241.19094-2 7 Arantxa Sánchez Vicario ESP222.35638+1 8 Helena Suková CZE208.77861-7 9 Pam Shriver USA200.947492+83 10 Patty Fendick USA188.100011+1 11 Anne Smith USA176.225817+6 12 Zina Garrison USA174.352413+1 13 Jill Hetherington CAN145.761943+30 14 Elizabeth Smylie AUS141.735010-4 15 Mercedes Paz ARG141.315814-1 16 Katrina Adams USA137.894721+5 17 Elna Reinach RSA 1928137.850019+2 18 Nicole Provis AUS135.882426+8 19 Lori McNeil USA134.684222+3 20 Kathy Rinaldi USA134.600080+60 See also 1991 ATP Tour References WTA Tour