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DATE:
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August 1-7, 2022
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SITE:
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San José State University Tennis Center -
Access across from 1278 S. 10th Street, San José, CA 95112
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TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:
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Vickie Gunnarsson
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HISTORY:
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Co-founded by Billie Jean King in 1971, the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic is the longest-running women-only professional tennis tournament in the world. Owned and operated by IMG, the Hologic WTA Tour 500-level event is the first women's stop on the US Open Series and features a 28-player singles draw, and 16-team doubles draw.
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TITLE SPONSOR:
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Mubadala Investment Company is a sovereign investor managing a global portfolio, aimed at generating sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi. Mubadala’s $284 billion (AED 1045 billion) portfolio spans six continents with interests in multiple sectors and asset classes. We leverage our deep sectoral expertise and long-standing partnerships to drive sustainable growth and profit, while supporting the continued diversification and global integration of the economy of the United Arab Emirates. For more information about Mubadala Investment Company, please visit: www.mubadala.com
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FORMAT:
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A 28-player singles main draw and a 16-team doubles main draw are held, all featuring best two-out-of-three set matches. A 16-player singles qualifying draw will be held for four main-draw entries.
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2021 DEFENDING CHAMPIONS:
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Singles: Danielle Collins d. Daria Kasatkina, 6-3, 6-7(10-12), 6-1; Doubles: Darija Jurak/Andreja Klepac d. Gabriela Dabrowski/Luisa Stefani, 6-1,, 7-5.
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PRIZE MONEY:
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$757,900
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TELEVISION:
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Tennis Channel |