WTA Bayonne explained

WTA Bayonne
Type:defunct
Founded:1989
Ended:1992
Editions:4
Event Name:Whirlpool Open
Category:WTA Tier V (1990)
WTA Tier IV (1991–1992)
Location:Bayonne, France
Surface:Hard court
Carpet

The WTA Bayonne was a WTA Tour affiliated women's tennis tournament held from 1989–1992 in Bayonne, France. It was also known as the Whirlpool Open, owing to its sponsor from 1991–1992.

During the event's first two years there was a total of US$100,000 on offer to players; during the final two years, when it was upgraded from a WTA Tier V to a WTA Tier IV event, the total prize fund was increased to $150,000. The inaugural event was held on indoor hard courts; the final three were held on indoor carpet.

Past results

Singles

YearTournament nameChampionsRunners-upScore
1989 Open de la Côte Basque 6–2, 6–2
1990 Tournoi de Bayonne 6–3, 7–6
1991 Open Whirlpool-Ville de Bayonne Leila Meskhi4–6, 6–3, 6–4
1992 Open Whirlpool Ville de Bayonne Nathalie Tauziat6–7, 6–2, 6–3

Doubles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1989 7–6, 7–5
1990 7–6, 6–7, 7–6
1991 6–3 ret.
1992 1–6, 6–3, 6–4

References