The 1991 Mazda Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, California, in the United States that was part of Tier III of the 1991 WTA Tour. It was the 13th edition of the tournament and was held from July 29 through August 5, 1991. Fourth-seeded Jennifer Capriati won the singles title and earned $45,000 first-prize money.

1991 Mazda Classic
DateJuly 29 – August 5
Edition13th
CategoryTier III
Draw28S / 16D
Prize money$225,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationSan Diego, California, U.S.
VenueLa Costa Resort and Spa
Champions
Singles
United States Jennifer Capriati
Doubles
Canada Jill Hetherington / United States Kathy Rinaldi
← 1990 · Southern California Open · 1992 →

It was the tournament's first year in La Costa after moving from the San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club. It was also Mazda's first year as sponsor after replacing Great American Bank, a San Diego–based institution that was in financial decline.[1]

Finals

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Singles

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  Jennifer Capriati defeated   Monica Seles, 4–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–2)

Doubles

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  Jill Hetherington /   Kathy Rinaldi defeated   Gigi Fernández /   Nathalie Tauziat, 6–4, 3–6, 6–2

References

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  1. ^ Freeman, John (November 3, 1990). "Tennis event will move to La Costa site". Evening Tribune. p. C-5.
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