1997 Chase Championships Explained

The 1997 Chase Championships was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, in the United States. It was the 26th edition of the year-end singles championships, the 22nd edition of the year-end doubles championships, and was part of the 1997 WTA Tour. The tournament was held November 17–23, 1997.^{[1] [2]}

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1997 Chase Championships – Singles. Jana Novotná defeated Mary Pierce, 7–6, 6–2, 6–3.

• It was Novotná's 4th singles title of the year and the 19th of her career.

Doubles

See main article: 1997 Chase Championships – Doubles. Lindsay Davenport / Jana Novotná defeated Alexandra Fusai / Nathalie Tauziat, 6–7, 6–3, 6–2.

• It was Davenport's 13th title of the year and the 31st of her career. It was Novotná's 10th title of the year and the 86th of her career.

External links

• Official website
• WTA tournament draws

Notes and References

1. News: Bill Berkrot. Novotna Takes Chase Over Pierce. The Moscow Times. 25 November 1997.
2. News: Mark Shapiro. Novotna Uses Powerful Serve To Defeat Pierce For Chase Title. Chicago Tribune. 24 November 1997.