1990 Virginia Slims Championships Explained

The 1990 Virginia Slims Championships was the season-ending women's tennis held on indoor carpet courts at the Madison Square Garden in New York, United States between November 12 and November 18, 1990. Second-seeded Monica Seles won the singles title in the first five set women's final since Elisabeth Moore won the 1901 U.S. National Championships.[1] Seles received $250,000 first-prize money. Martina Navratilova had qualified for the tournament but withdrew in order to undergo a knee operation.[2] [3]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1990 Virginia Slims Championships – Singles. Monica Seles defeated Gabriela Sabatini, 6–4, 5–7, 3–6, 6–4, 6–2.

Doubles

See main article: 1990 Virginia Slims Championships – Doubles. Kathy Jordan / Elizabeth Sayers defeated Mercedes Paz / Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, 7–6(7–4), 6–4.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Robin Finn. Seles Outlasts Sabatini. The New York Times. November 19, 1990.
  2. Book: The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1990. 1990. Willow Books. London. 9780002183550. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis). 173–174.
  3. Web site: Diane Pucin. Seles Outlasts Sabatini In Historic 5-set Final. articles.philly.com. Philly.com. November 19, 1990.