2001 Pilot Pen Tennis

2001 Pilot Pen Tennis
DateAugust 19–25
Edition19th
CategoryTier II
Draw28S / 16D
Prize moneyUSD 565,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationNew Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
VenueCullman-Heyman Tennis Center
Champions
Singles
United States Venus Williams
Doubles
Zimbabwe Cara Black
Russia Elena Likhovtseva
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The 2001 Pilot Pen Tennis was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 19th edition of the Pilot Pen Tennis and was part of the Tier II Series of the 2001 WTA Tour. It took place at the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center in New Haven, United States, from August 19 through August 25, 2001. Third-seeded Venus Williams won the singles title, her third consecutive at the event, and earned $90,000 first-prize money as well as 200 ranking points.[1][2]

  1. ^ Jack Cavanaugh (August 26, 2001). "Venus Williams sends a message in her victory over Davenport". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "Williams joins Davenport in Pilot Pen final". IOL. August 25, 2001.