1991 Dow Classic Explained

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 event. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom from 10 June until 16 June 1991.

Entrants

Seeds

Athlete	Nationality	Seeding
Martina Navratilova	United States	1
Zina Garrison	United States	2
Nathalie Tauziat	France	3
Natalia Zvereva		4
Lori McNeil	United States	5
Meredith McGrath	United States	6
Naoko Sawamatsu	Japan	7
Manon Bollegraf	Netherlands	8
Gretchen Magers		9
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch		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:

• Katrina Adams
• Suzanna Wibowo
• Sandy Collins
• Jo-Anne Faull
• Michelle Jaggard
• Maria Lindström
• Cammy MacGregor
• Rennae Stubbs

The following players received a lucky loser spot:

• Miriam Oremans
• Catherine Suire

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1991 Dow Classic – Singles. Martina Navratilova defeated 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

See main article: 1991 Dow Classic – Doubles. Nicole Provis / Elizabeth Smylie defeated Sandy Collins / 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.

External links

• 1991 Dow Classic draws
• ITF tournament edition details