2000 Family Circle Cup

The 2000 Family Circle Cup was the 28th edition of the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament. This WTA Tier I Event was held at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Hilton Head, South Carolina, United States. First-seeded Mary Pierce won the singles title and earned $166,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

2000 Family Circle Cup
DateApril 17–23
Edition28th
CategoryTier I
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$1,080,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationHilton Head Island, SC, USA
VenueSea Pines Plantation
Champions
Singles
Mary Pierce
Doubles
Virginia Ruano Pascual
Paola Suárez

It was the final edition of the tournament held at Hilton Head Island as the event moved to Charleston, South Carolina in 2001.[3]

Finals

Singles

Mary Pierce defeated Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, 6–1, 6–0

Doubles

Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Suárez defeated Conchita Martínez and Patricia Tarabini, 7–5, 6–3

References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (2001). ITF World of Tennis 2001. London: HarperCollins. p. 184. ISBN 9780007111299.
  2. Stephen Nidetz (April 24, 2000). "Pierce Breaks Evert's Record On Way To Family Circle Title". Chicago Tribune.
  3. "Frazier's first time is Family Circle Cup's last hurrah on Hilton Head". Savannah Morning News. April 20, 2000.


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