2003 JPMorgan Chase Open explained

The 2003 JPMorgan Chase Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts that was part of the Tier II Series of the 2004 WTA Tour. It was the 30th edition of the tournament and took place in Carson, California, United States, from August 4 through August 10, 2003. First-seeded Kim Clijsters won the singles title and earned $97,000 first-prize money. As a result of her win Clijsters became the world No. 1 ranked player for the first time in her career and the first female player to do so without winning a Grand Slam tournament.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Finals

Singles

See main article: 2003 JPMorgan Chase Open – Singles. Kim Clijsters defeated Lindsay Davenport, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3

• It was Clijsters' 6th singles title of the year and the 16th of her career.

Doubles

See main article: 2003 JPMorgan Chase Open – Doubles. Mary Pierce / Rennae Stubbs defeated Elena Bovina / Els Callens, 6–3, 6–3

External links

• ITF tournament edition details

Notes and References

1. Web site: Clijsters crowned number one. BBC Sport. August 11, 2003.
2. Web site: Clijsters becomes new No. 1 woman. UPI. August 10, 2003.
3. Web site: Clijsters is first Belgian to go top of the world. EveningStandard. August 11, 2003.
4. Web site: Derrick Whyte. Clijsters crowned as new world no 1. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/clijsters-crowned-as-new-world-no-1-99874.html . May 1, 2022 . subscription. The Independent. August 10, 2003.