WTA Cairo 1999 Draw, Results & Schedule

Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario won the 1999 Cairo, defeating Irina Spirlea 6-1 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Cairo, Egypt, from April 19 to April 25, 1999. The match log contains 29 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Irina Spirlea , 6-1 6-0
Dates
Apr 19 — Apr 25
Location
Cairo, Egypt
Category
Tier III modern equivalent WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Round of 16

Emmanuelle Gagliardi #102 6-2 1-0 (ret.)
Irina Spirlea #20 6-4 1-6 7-6
Mary Pierce #8 6-3 4-6 7-5
Maureen Drake #62 6-4 6-2
Patty Schnyder #10 6-4 2-6 6-1

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Cairo.

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Adriana Rikl Gersi 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Cairo finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario #7 6-1 6-0 Irina Spirlea #20 H2H Match data 1999 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cairo held?
Cairo is held in Cairo, Egypt.
Who won the most recent Cairo?
The 1999 Cairo was won by Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, who defeated Irina Spirlea 6-1 6-0.
When was the first Cairo played?
The first edition of Cairo was held in 1999.
What surface is Cairo played on?
Cairo is played on clay courts.