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1991 Newsweek Champions Cup and the Virginia Slims of Palm Springs

The 1991 Newsweek Champions Cup and the Virginia Slims of Palm Springs were tennis tournaments played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 18th edition of the tournament, and was part of the ATP Super 9 of the 1991 ATP Tour, and of the Tier II Series of the 1991 WTA Tour. It was held from March 2 through March 16, 1991.

In the men's tournament, Jim Courier won both the singles and doubles tournaments, partnering Javier Sánchez in the latter. This is the first time ever that a male player achieved both titles at the same year.[3]

Finals

Men's singles

United States Jim Courier defeated France Guy Forget, 4–6, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–4)

Women's singles

United States Martina Navratilova defeated Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Monica Seles 6–2, 7–6(8–6)

Men's doubles

United States Jim Courier / Spain Javier Sánchez defeated France Guy Forget / France Henri Leconte 7–6, 3–6, 6–3

Women's doubles

The women's doubles final was not played due to rain.

References

  1. ^ "1991 Indian Wells – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1991 Indian Wells – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ "BNP Paribas Open to Award $1 Million Bonus to Any Player Who Captures Both Singles and Doubles Titles at 2018 Event". BNP Paribas Open. March 3, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2018.

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