The 1999 TIG Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in San Diego, California in the United States. It was part of Tier II of the

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. It was the 21st edition of the tournament and was held from August 2 through August 8, 1999. Second-seeded Martina Hingis won the singles title and earned $80,000 first-prize money. This edition of the tournament is notable as the last event

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participated in before announcing her retirement.

Entrants

Seeds

Other entrants

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: * Lisa Raymond * Julie Halard-Decugis The following players received wildcards into the doubles main draw: * Iva Majoli / Dominique Van Roost The following players received entry from the singles qualifying draw: *

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* Maureen Drake * Meilen Tu * Anke Huber The following players received entry from the doubles qualifying draw: *

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Finals

Singles

Martina Hingis defeated Venus Williams 6–4, 6–0 * It was Hingis' 5th singles title of the year and the 24th of her career.

Doubles

Lindsay Davenport / Corina Morariu defeated Serena Williams / Venus Williams 6–4, 6–1

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details

Tournament draws
{{1999 WTA Tour Toshiba Classic Southern California Open TIG Classic 1999 in American tennis