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]
See main article: 2000 WTA Tour Championships – Singles. Martina Hingis defeated Monica Seles, 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–4.
See main article: 2000 WTA Tour Championships – Doubles. Martina Hingis / Anna Kournikova defeated Nicole Arendt / Manon Bollegraf, 6–2, 6–3.