1997 Chase Championships

The 1997 Chase Championships was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York in the United States. It was the 26th edition of the year-end singles championships, the 22nd edition of the year-end doubles championships, and was part of the 1997 WTA Tour. The tournament was held November 17–23, 1997.[1][2]

1997 Chase Championships
DateNovember 17–23, 1997
Edition26th (singles) / 22nd (doubles)
CategoryYear-end championships
LocationNew York, USA
VenueMadison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
Jana Novotná
Doubles
Lindsay Davenport / Jana Novotná

Finals

Singles

Jana Novotná defeated Mary Pierce, 7–6, 6–2, 6–3.

  • It was Novotná's 9th title of the year and the 85th of her career.

Doubles

Lindsay Davenport / Jana Novotná defeated Alexandra Fusai / Nathalie Tauziat, 6–7, 6–3, 6–2.

  • It was Davenport's 13th title of the year and the 31st of her career. It was Novotná's 10th title of the year and the 86th of her career.
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References
  1. Bill Berkrot (25 November 1997). "Novotna Takes Chase Over Pierce". The Moscow Times.
  2. Mark Shapiro (24 November 1997). "Novotna Uses Powerful Serve To Defeat Pierce For Chase Title". Chicago Tribune.
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