1997 Chase Championships
| 1997 Chase Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 17–23, 1997 |
| Edition | 26th (singles) / 22nd (doubles) |
| Category | Year-end championships |
| Location | New York, USA |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Jana Novotná | |
| Doubles | |
 Lindsay Davenport / Jana Novotná | |
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]
Winners
Singles
Main article: 1997 Chase Championships – 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
Main article: 1997 Chase Championships – 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.
References
- ↑ Bill Berkrot (25 November 1997). "Novotna Takes Chase Over Pierce". The Moscow Times.
- ↑ Mark Shapiro (24 November 1997). "Novotna Uses Powerful Serve To Defeat Pierce For Chase Title". Chicago Tribune.
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