2000 WTA Tour Championships
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The 2000 WTA Tour Championships, also known by its sponsored name The Chase Championships was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York in the United States. It was the 30th edition of the year-end singles championships, the 25th edition of the year-end doubles championships, and was part of the 2000 WTA Tour. The tournament was held from November 13 through November 19, 2000. First-seeded Martina Hingis won the singles event and the accompanying $500,000 first prize money as well as 390 ranking points. It was the last edition of the WTA Tour Championships to be held in New York.[1][2][3]
2000 WTA Tour Championships | ||||
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Date | November 13–19 | |||
Edition | 30th / 25th | |||
Category | Year-end championships | |||
Draw | 16S/8D | |||
Prize money | $2,000,000 | |||
Surface | Carpet / indoor | |||
Location | New York City, United States | |||
Venue | Madison Square Garden | |||
Champions | ||||
Singles | ||||
Martina Hingis | ||||
Doubles | ||||
Martina Hingis / Anna Kournikova | ||||
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Five players, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Mary Pierce, Amélie Mauresmo and Anke Huber, had qualified for the tournament but withdrew citing various injuries and ailments.[4][5]