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1994 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

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1994 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia
DateNovember 7–13
Edition12th
CategoryTier I
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$750,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, U.S.
VenuePhiladelphia Civic Center
Champions
Singles
Germany Anke Huber
Doubles
United States Gigi Fernández / Belarus Natasha Zvereva
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The 1994 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the Tier I category of the 1994 WTA Tour. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and was held from November 7 through November 13, 1994. Sixth-seeded Anke Huber won the singles title and earned $150,000 first-prize money.[1]

The tournament was highlighted by the presence of Jennifer Capriati, who returned to professional tennis after a 14-month hiatus. Her last match was at the first round of the 1993 US Open, where she lost to Leila Meskhi. Capriati will eventually lost in the first round against tournament winner Anke Huber, in what would end up being her only match in the entire 1994 season.[2][3][4][5]

Finals

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Singles

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Germany Anke Huber defeated France Mary Pierce 6–0, 6–7(4–7), 7–5

  • It was Huber's 3rd singles title of the year and the 6th of her career.

Doubles

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Main article: 1994 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia – Doubles

United States Gigi Fernández / Belarus Natasha Zvereva defeated Argentina Gabriela Sabatini / Netherlands Brenda Schultz 4–6, 6–4, 6–2

References

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  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1995). International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1995. London: CollinsWillow. pp. 153, 171. ISBN 9780002184847.
  2. ^ Howard, Johnette (November 10, 1994). "The prodigal player's return: tennis welcomes Capriati back". The Washington Post. Philadelphia. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  3. ^ McKee, Sandra (November 10, 1994). "Capriati takes first shots in comeback". Philadelphia: The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  4. ^ Araton, Harvey (November 10, 1994). "Sports of The Times; She's Back, But Still on The Baseline". The New York Times. Philadelphia. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  5. ^ "Capriati returns Philadelphia Slims". Philadelphia. United Press International. November 9, 1994. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
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