2000 Open Gaz de France explained

The 2000 Open Gaz de France was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France and was part of Tier II of the 2000 WTA Tour. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and ran from 7 February until 13 February 2000. Second-seeded Nathalie Tauziat won the singles title and earned $87,000 first-prize money.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Finals

Singles

See main article: 2000 Open Gaz de France – Singles. Nathalie Tauziat defeated Serena Williams 7–6^(7–2), 6–1

• It was Tauziat's only singles title of the year and the 7th of her career.

Doubles

See main article: 2000 Open Gaz de France – Doubles. Julie Halard-Decugis / Sandrine Testud defeated Åsa Carlsson / Émilie Loit 3–6, 6–3, 6–4

External links

• ITF tournament edition details
• Tournament draws

Notes and References

1. Book: International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 2001. 2001. HarperCollins. London. 9780007111299. John Barrett. 174, 181.
2. Web site: Winsor Dobbin. Tauziat beats ailing Williams in Paris. IOL. 13 February 2000.
3. Web site: David Revault d'Allonnes. Tennis. A 32 ans, la Française gagne l'Open Gaz de France face à la cadette des Williams. Tauziat calme Serena. Libération. French. 14 February 2000.
4. Web site: Injured Williams falls to Tauziat. Los Angeles Times. 14 February 2000.