The 1991 Volvo Tennis/Los Angeles was a men's tennis tournament held on outdoor hardcourts at the Los Angeles Tennis Center in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the World Series category of the 1991 ATP Tour. It was the 65th edition of the tournament and was held from July 29, 1991 through August 4, 1991. Second-seeded Pete Sampras won the singles title.[3][4]
1991 Volvo Tennis/Los Angeles | |
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Date | July 29 – August 4 |
Edition | 65th |
Category | ATP World Series |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $225,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Los Angeles, U.S. |
Venue | Los Angeles Tennis Center |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Pete Sampras[1] | |
Doubles | |
Javier Frana / Jim Pugh[2] |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Pete Sampras defeated Brad Gilbert 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 6–3
- It was Sampras' 1st singles title of the year and the 5th of his career.
Doubles edit
Javier Frana / Jim Pugh defeated Glenn Michibata / Brad Pearce 7–5, 2–6, 6–4
See also edit
- 1991 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles – women's tournament
References edit
- ^ "1991 Los Angeles – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1991 Los Angeles – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Gilbert upsets Edberg at Volvo LA". UPI. August 3, 1991.
- ^ "Tennis; Sampras Returns to Form 3 Weeks Before the Open". The New York Times. August 5, 1991.