1997 Challenge Bell

The 1997 Challenge Bell was a tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Club Avantage Multi-Sports in Quebec City in Canada that was part of Tier III of the 1997 WTA Tour. It was the 5th edition of the Challenge Bell, and was held from October 20 through October 26, 1997. Brenda Schultz-McCarthy won the singles title for the second time of her career.

1997 Challenge Bell
DateOctober 20 – October 26
Edition5th
CategoryWTA Tier III
Draw30S (24Q) / 16D (0Q)
Prize moneyUS$164,250
SurfaceCarpet – indoors
LocationQuebec City, Canada
VenueClub Avantage Multi-Sports
Champions
Singles
Brenda Schultz-McCarthy
Doubles
Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs

Champions

Singles
Main article: 1997 Challenge Bell – Singles

Brenda Schultz-McCarthy def. Dominique Van Roost, 6–4, 6–7(4–7), 7–5

  • It was Schultz-McCarthy's only title of the year and the 16th of her career.

Doubles
Main article: 1997 Challenge Bell – Doubles

Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs def. Alexandra Fusai / Nathalie Tauziat, 6–4, 5–7, 7–5

  • It was Raymond's 1st title of the year and the 7th of her career. It was Stubbs' 1st title of the year and the 12th of her career.
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