2000 WTA Tour Championships explained

The 2000 WTA Tour Championships, also known by its sponsored name The Chase Championships was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York in the United States. It was the 30th edition of the year-end singles championships, the 25th edition of the year-end doubles championships, and was part of the 2000 WTA Tour. The tournament was held from November 13 through November 19, 2000. First-seeded Martina Hingis won the singles event and the accompanying $500,000 first prize money as well as 390 ranking points. It was the last edition of the WTA Tour Championships to be held in New York.[1] [2] [3]

Five players, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Mary Pierce, Amélie Mauresmo and Anke Huber, had qualified for the tournament but withdrew citing various injuries and ailments.[4] [5]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 2000 WTA Tour Championships – Singles. Martina Hingis defeated Monica Seles, 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–4.

Doubles

See main article: 2000 WTA Tour Championships – Doubles. Martina Hingis / Anna Kournikova defeated Nicole Arendt / Manon Bollegraf, 6–2, 6–3.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: ITF World of Tennis 2001. 2001. HarperCollins. London. 9780007111299. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis). 193–194.
  2. News: Selena Roberts. Tennis; Hingis Pulls Out Victory Over an Emotional Seles. The New York Times. November 20, 2000.
  3. News: John Parsons. WTA Chase Championships: Hingis denies Seles winning send-off. The Telegraph. November 20, 2000.
  4. Web site: The Chase is on for Hingis. news.bbc.co.uk. BBC. November 12, 2000.
  5. News: Selena Roberts. Tennis; Williamses Missing From Season Finale. The New York Times. November 12, 2000.