# 1999 WTA Tour

The WTA Tour is the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The WTA Tour includes the four Grand Slam tournaments, the WTA Tour Championships and the WTA Tier I, Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV events. ITF tournaments are not part of the WTA Tour, although they award points for the WTA World Ranking.

## Schedule

This is the complete schedule of events on the 1999 WTA Tour. Player progression is documented from the quarterfinals stage.

### Key

* Grand Slam events
* Year-end championships
* WTA Tier I tournaments
* WTA Tier II tournaments
* WTA Tier III tournaments
* WTA Tier IV tournaments
* Team events

### January

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 2 Jan | Hyundai Hopman Cup Perth, Australia ITF Mixed Teams Championships Hard (i) – A$1,000,000 – 9 teams (RR) | Australia 2–1 | Sweden | Round robin (Group A) South Africa France Spain | Round robin (Group B) United States Switzerland Slovakia |
| 2 Jan | Thalgo Australian Women's Hardcourts Gold Coast, Australia Tier III event Hard – $180,000 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Patty Schnyder 4–6, 7–6$^{(7–5)}$, 6–2 | Mary Pierce | Irina Spîrlea Ai Sugiyama | Nathalie Dechy Anke Huber Brie Rippner Magüi Serna |
| 2 Jan | Thalgo Australian Women's Hardcourts Gold Coast, Australia Tier III event Hard – $180,000 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Corina Morariu Larisa Neiland 6–3, 6–3 | Kristine Kunce Irina Spîrlea | Irina Spîrlea Ai Sugiyama | Nathalie Dechy Anke Huber Brie Rippner Magüi Serna |
| 2 Jan | ASB Classic Auckland, New Zealand Tier IV event Hard – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Julie Halard-Decugis 6–4, 6–1 | Dominique van Roost | Barbara Schett Silvia Farina | Kristina Brandi Lisa Raymond María Sánchez Lorenzo Chanda Rubin |
| 2 Jan | ASB Classic Auckland, New Zealand Tier IV event Hard – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Silvia Farina Barbara Schett 6–2, 7–6$^{(7–2)}$ | Seda Noorlander Marlene Weingärtner | Barbara Schett Silvia Farina | Kristina Brandi Lisa Raymond María Sánchez Lorenzo Chanda Rubin |
| 11 Jan | Sydney International Sydney, Australia Tier II event Hard – $420,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lindsay Davenport 6–4, 6–3 | Martina Hingis | Steffi Graf Barbara Schett | Patty Schnyder Venus Williams Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Dominique van Roost |
| 11 Jan | Sydney International Sydney, Australia Tier II event Hard – $420,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Elena Likhovtseva Ai Sugiyama 6–3, 2–6, 6–0 | Mary Joe Fernández Anke Huber | Steffi Graf Barbara Schett | Patty Schnyder Venus Williams Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Dominique van Roost |
| 11 Jan | ANZ Tasmanian International Hobart, Australia Tier IV event Hard – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Chanda Rubin 6–2, 6–3 | Rita Grande | Julie Halard-Decugis Amy Frazier | Cara Black Sarah Pitkowski Virginia Ruano Pascual Nathalie Dechy |
| 11 Jan | ANZ Tasmanian International Hobart, Australia Tier IV event Hard – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Mariaan de Swardt Elena Tatarkova 6–1, 6–2 | Alexia Dechaume-Balleret Émilie Loit | Julie Halard-Decugis Amy Frazier | Cara Black Sarah Pitkowski Virginia Ruano Pascual Nathalie Dechy |
| 18 Jan 25 Jan | Australian Open Melbourne, Australia Grand Slam Hard – $3,124,386 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Martina Hingis 6–2, 6–3 | Amélie Mauresmo | Lindsay Davenport Monica Seles | Venus Williams Dominique van Roost Steffi Graf Mary Pierce |
| 18 Jan 25 Jan | Australian Open Melbourne, Australia Grand Slam Hard – $3,124,386 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Martina Hingis Anna Kournikova 7–5, 6–3 | Lindsay Davenport Natasha Zvereva | Lindsay Davenport Monica Seles | Venus Williams Dominique van Roost Steffi Graf Mary Pierce |
| 18 Jan 25 Jan | Australian Open Melbourne, Australia Grand Slam Hard – $3,124,386 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | David Adams Mariaan de Swardt 6–4, 4–6, 7–6$^{(7–5)}$ | Max Mirnyi Serena Williams | Lindsay Davenport Monica Seles | Venus Williams Dominique van Roost Steffi Graf Mary Pierce |

### February

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 1 Feb | Toray Pan Pacific Open Tokyo, Japan Tier I event Carpet (i) – $1,050,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis 6–2, 6–1 | Amanda Coetzer | Monica Seles Jana Novotná | Lindsay Davenport Anna Kournikova Natasha Zvereva Steffi Graf |
| 1 Feb | Toray Pan Pacific Open Tokyo, Japan Tier I event Carpet (i) – $1,050,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lindsay Davenport Natasha Zvereva 6–2, 6–3 | Martina Hingis Jana Novotná | Monica Seles Jana Novotná | Lindsay Davenport Anna Kournikova Natasha Zvereva Steffi Graf |
| 8 Feb | Nokia Cup Prostějov, Czech Republic Tier IV event Carpet (i) – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Henrieta Nagyová 7–6$^{(7–2)}$, 6–4 | Silvia Farina | Alexia Dechaume-Balleret Amanda Hopmans | Amélie Cocheteux Nathalie Dechy Lenka Němečková Julia Abe |
| 8 Feb | Nokia Cup Prostějov, Czech Republic Tier IV event Carpet (i) – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Alexandra Fusai Nathalie Tauziat 3–6, 6–2, 6–1 | Květa Hrdličková Helena Vildová | Alexia Dechaume-Balleret Amanda Hopmans | Amélie Cocheteux Nathalie Dechy Lenka Němečková Julia Abe |
| 15 Feb | Faber Grand Prix Hanover, Germany Tier II event Hard (i) – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Jana Novotná 6–4, 6–4 | Venus Williams | Elena Likhovtseva Steffi Graf | Sandrine Testud Miriam Oremans Barbara Schett Barbara Rittner |
| 15 Feb | Faber Grand Prix Hanover, Germany Tier II event Hard (i) – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Serena Williams Venus Williams 5–7, 6–2, 6–2 | Alexandra Fusai Nathalie Tauziat | Elena Likhovtseva Steffi Graf | Sandrine Testud Miriam Oremans Barbara Schett Barbara Rittner |
| 15 Feb | Copa Colsanitas Bogotá, Colombia Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Fabiola Zuluaga 6–1, 6–3 | Christína Papadáki | Meghann Shaughnessy Paola Suárez | Li Fang Larissa Schaerer Vanessa Menga Tathiana Garbin |
| 15 Feb | Copa Colsanitas Bogotá, Colombia Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Seda Noorlander Christína Papadáki 6–4, 7–6$^{(7–5)}$ | Laura Montalvo Paola Suárez | Meghann Shaughnessy Paola Suárez | Li Fang Larissa Schaerer Vanessa Menga Tathiana Garbin |
| 22 Feb | Open Gaz de France Paris, France Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Serena Williams 6–2, 3–6, 7–6$^{(7–4)}$ | Amélie Mauresmo | Dominique van Roost Nathalie Dechy | Martina Hingis Elena Likhovtseva Amélie Cocheteux Julie Halard-Decugis |
| 22 Feb | Open Gaz de France Paris, France Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Irina Spîrlea Caroline Vis 7–5, 3–6, 6–3 | Elena Likhovtseva Ai Sugiyama | Dominique van Roost Nathalie Dechy | Martina Hingis Elena Likhovtseva Amélie Cocheteux Julie Halard-Decugis |
| 22 Feb | IGA Superthrift Classic Oklahoma City, United States Tier III event Hard (i) – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Venus Williams 6–4, 6–0 | Amanda Coetzer | Lilia Osterloh Anna Kournikova | Alexandra Stevenson Jane Chi Cara Black Chanda Rubin |
| 22 Feb | IGA Superthrift Classic Oklahoma City, United States Tier III event Hard (i) – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lisa Raymond Rennae Stubbs 6–3, 6–4 | Amanda Coetzer Jessica Steck | Lilia Osterloh Anna Kournikova | Alexandra Stevenson Jane Chi Cara Black Chanda Rubin |

### March

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 1 Mar 8 Mar | Evert Cup Indian Wells, United States Tier I event Hard – $1,400,000 – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Serena Williams 6–3, 3–6, 7–5 | Steffi Graf | Chanda Rubin Sandrine Testud | Martina Hingis Jana Novotná Henrieta Nagyová Mary Pierce |
| 1 Mar 8 Mar | Evert Cup Indian Wells, United States Tier I event Hard – $1,400,000 – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis Anna Kournikova 6–2, 6–2 | Mary Joe Fernández Jana Novotná | Chanda Rubin Sandrine Testud | Martina Hingis Jana Novotná Henrieta Nagyová Mary Pierce |
| 15 Mar 22 Mar | Lipton Championships Key Biscayne, United States Tier I event Hard – $2,075,000 – 96S/64Q/48D Singles – Doubles | Venus Williams 6–1, 4–6, 6–4 | Serena Williams | Martina Hingis Steffi Graf | Barbara Schett Amanda Coetzer Jana Novotná Lindsay Davenport |
| 15 Mar 22 Mar | Lipton Championships Key Biscayne, United States Tier I event Hard – $2,075,000 – 96S/64Q/48D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis Jana Novotná 0–6, 6–4, 7–6$^{(7–1)}$ | Mary Joe Fernández Monica Seles | Martina Hingis Steffi Graf | Barbara Schett Amanda Coetzer Jana Novotná Lindsay Davenport |
| 29 Mar | Family Circle Cup Hilton Head Island, United States Tier I event Clay – $1,050,000 (green) – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis 6–4, 6–3 | Anna Kournikova | Jana Novotná Patty Schnyder | Natasha Zvereva Henrieta Nagyová Andrea Glass Elena Likhovtseva |
| 29 Mar | Family Circle Cup Hilton Head Island, United States Tier I event Clay – $1,050,000 (green) – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Elena Likhovtseva Jana Novotná 6–1, 6–4 | Barbara Schett Patty Schnyder | Jana Novotná Patty Schnyder | Natasha Zvereva Henrieta Nagyová Andrea Glass Elena Likhovtseva |

### April

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 5 Apr | Bausch & Lomb Championships Amelia Island, United States Tier II event Clay – $520,000 (green) – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Monica Seles 6–2, 6–3 | Ruxandra Dragomir | Anna Kournikova Conchita Martínez | Patty Schnyder Fabiola Zuluaga Mary Pierce Amanda Coetzer |
| 5 Apr | Bausch & Lomb Championships Amelia Island, United States Tier II event Clay – $520,000 (green) – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Conchita Martínez Patricia Tarabini 7–5, 0–6, 6–4 | Lisa Raymond Rennae Stubbs | Anna Kournikova Conchita Martínez | Patty Schnyder Fabiola Zuluaga Mary Pierce Amanda Coetzer |
| 5 Apr | Estoril Open Oeiras, Portugal Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Katarina Srebotnik 6–3, 6–1 | Rita Kuti-Kis | Mariana Díaz Oliva Lubomira Bacheva | Anca Barna Anne Kremer Silvija Talaja Cristina Torrens Valero |
| 5 Apr | Estoril Open Oeiras, Portugal Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Alicia Ortuño Cristina Torrens Valero 7–6$^{(7–4)}$, 3–6, 6–3 | Anna Földényi Rita Kuti-Kis | Mariana Díaz Oliva Lubomira Bacheva | Anca Barna Anne Kremer Silvija Talaja Cristina Torrens Valero |
| 12 Apr | Japan Open Tokyo, Japan Tier III event Hard – $180,000 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Amy Frazier 6–2, 6–2 | Ai Sugiyama | Jane Chi Corina Morariu | Janet Lee Sandra Kleinová Wang Shi-ting Meilen Tu |
| 12 Apr | Japan Open Tokyo, Japan Tier III event Hard – $180,000 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Corina Morariu Kimberly Po 6–3, 6–2 | Catherine Barclay Kerry-Anne Guse | Jane Chi Corina Morariu | Janet Lee Sandra Kleinová Wang Shi-ting Meilen Tu |
| 12 Apr | Fed Cup: Quarterfinals Reggio Calabria, Italy – carpet (i) Raleigh, United States – clay Moscow, Russia – carpet (i) Zürich, Switzerland – carpet (i) | Quarterfinals Winners Italy 3–2 United States 5–0 Russia 3–2 Slovakia 5–0 | Quarterfinals Losers Spain Croatia France Switzerland | | |
| 19 Apr | Dreamland Egypt Classic Cairo, Egypt Tier III event Hard – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6–1, 6–0 | Irina Spîrlea | Emmanuelle Gagliardi Maureen Drake | Jelena Dokić Laurence Courtois Patty Schnyder Mary Pierce |
| 19 Apr | Dreamland Egypt Classic Cairo, Egypt Tier III event Hard – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Laurence Courtois Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 5–7, 6–1, 7–6$^{(7–3)}$ | Irina Spîrlea Caroline Vis | Emmanuelle Gagliardi Maureen Drake | Jelena Dokić Laurence Courtois Patty Schnyder Mary Pierce |
| 19 Apr | Westel 900 Budapest Open Budapest, Hungary Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Sarah Pitkowski 6–2, 6–2 | Cristina Torrens Valero | Denisa Chládková Rita Kuti-Kis | Eva Martincová Amanda Hopmans Lenka Němečková Evgenia Koulikovskaya |
| 19 Apr | Westel 900 Budapest Open Budapest, Hungary Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Evgenia Koulikovskaya Sandra Naćuk 6–3, 6–4 | Laura Montalvo Virginia Ruano Pascual | Denisa Chládková Rita Kuti-Kis | Eva Martincová Amanda Hopmans Lenka Němečková Evgenia Koulikovskaya |
| 26 Apr | Betty Barclay Cup Hamburg, Germany Tier II event Clay – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Venus Williams 6–0, 6–3 | Mary Pierce | Barbara Schett Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | Jana Novotná Conchita Martínez Silvia Farina Amanda Coetzer |
| 26 Apr | Betty Barclay Cup Hamburg, Germany Tier II event Clay – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Larisa Neiland 6–2, 6–1 | Amanda Coetzer Jana Novotná | Barbara Schett Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | Jana Novotná Conchita Martínez Silvia Farina Amanda Coetzer |
| 26 Apr | Croatian Bol Ladies Open Bol, Croatia Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Corina Morariu 6–2, 6–0 | Julie Halard-Decugis | Sarah Pitkowski Conchita Martínez Granados | Cristina Torrens Valero Sandra Kleinová Adriana Gerši Jelena Kostanić |
| 26 Apr | Croatian Bol Ladies Open Bol, Croatia Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Jelena Kostanić Michaela Paštiková 7–5, 6–7$^{(1–7)}$, 6–2 | Meghann Shaughnessy Andreea Vanc | Sarah Pitkowski Conchita Martínez Granados | Cristina Torrens Valero Sandra Kleinová Adriana Gerši Jelena Kostanić |

### May

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 3 May | Italian Open Rome, Italy Tier I event Clay – $1,050,000 – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Venus Williams 6–4, 6–2 | Mary Pierce | Martina Hingis Amélie Mauresmo | Serena Williams Dominique van Roost Sandrine Testud Sylvia Plischke |
| 3 May | Italian Open Rome, Italy Tier I event Clay – $1,050,000 – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis Anna Kournikova 6–2, 6–2 | Alexandra Fusai Nathalie Tauziat | Martina Hingis Amélie Mauresmo | Serena Williams Dominique van Roost Sandrine Testud Sylvia Plischke |
| 3 May | Warsaw Cup by Heros Warsaw, Poland Tier IV event Clay – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Cristina Torrens Valero 7–5, 7–6$^{(7–3)}$ | Inés Gorrochategui | Silvija Talaja Tina Pisnik | Olga Barabanschikova Amélie Cocheteux Henrieta Nagyová Jelena Dokić |
| 3 May | Warsaw Cup by Heros Warsaw, Poland Tier IV event Clay – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Cătălina Cristea Irina Selyutina 6–1, 6–2 | Amélie Cocheteux Janette Husárová | Silvija Talaja Tina Pisnik | Olga Barabanschikova Amélie Cocheteux Henrieta Nagyová Jelena Dokić |
| 10 May | German Open Berlin, Germany Tier I event Clay – $1,050,000 – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis 6–0, 6–1 | Julie Halard-Decugis | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Ruxandra Dragomir | Barbara Schett Serena Williams Steffi Graf Patty Schnyder |
| 10 May | German Open Berlin, Germany Tier I event Clay – $1,050,000 – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Alexandra Fusai Nathalie Tauziat 6–3, 7–5 | Jana Novotná Patricia Tarabini | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Ruxandra Dragomir | Barbara Schett Serena Williams Steffi Graf Patty Schnyder |
| 10 May | Belgian Open Antwerp, Belgium Tier IV event Clay – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Justine Henin 6–1, 6–2 | Sarah Pitkowski | Els Callens Kristie Boogert | Kim Clijsters Åsa Carlsson Olga Barabanschikova Sabine Appelmans |
| 10 May | Belgian Open Antwerp, Belgium Tier IV event Clay – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Laura Golarsa Katarina Srebotnik 6–4, 6–2 | Louise Pleming Meghann Shaughnessy | Els Callens Kristie Boogert | Kim Clijsters Åsa Carlsson Olga Barabanschikova Sabine Appelmans |
| 17 May | Internationaux de Strasbourg Strasbourg, France Tier III event Clay – $190,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Jennifer Capriati 6–1, 6–3 | Elena Likhovtseva | Denisa Chládková Mary Joe Fernández | Nathalie Tauziat Ai Sugiyama Nathalie Dechy Corina Morariu |
| 17 May | Internationaux de Strasbourg Strasbourg, France Tier III event Clay – $190,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Elena Likhovtseva Ai Sugiyama 2–6, 7–6$^{(8–6)}$, 6–1 | Alexandra Fusai Nathalie Tauziat | Denisa Chládková Mary Joe Fernández | Nathalie Tauziat Ai Sugiyama Nathalie Dechy Corina Morariu |
| 17 May | Madrid Open Madrid, Spain Tier III event Clay – $180,000 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lindsay Davenport 6–1, 6–3 | Paola Suárez | Amy Frazier Chanda Rubin | Anna Smashnova Silvia Farina Emmanuelle Gagliardi Magüi Serna |
| 17 May | Madrid Open Madrid, Spain Tier III event Clay – $180,000 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Virginia Ruano Pascual Paola Suárez 6–2, 0–6, 6–0 | María Fernanda Landa Marlene Weingärtner | Amy Frazier Chanda Rubin | Anna Smashnova Silvia Farina Emmanuelle Gagliardi Magüi Serna |
| 24 May 31 May | French Open Paris, France Grand Slam Clay – $4,407,123 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Steffi Graf 4–6, 7–5, 6–2 | Martina Hingis | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Monica Seles | Barbara Schwartz Sylvia Plischke Conchita Martínez Lindsay Davenport |
| 24 May 31 May | French Open Paris, France Grand Slam Clay – $4,407,123 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Serena Williams Venus Williams 6–3, 6–7$^{(2–7)}$, 8–6 | Martina Hingis Anna Kournikova | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Monica Seles | Barbara Schwartz Sylvia Plischke Conchita Martínez Lindsay Davenport |
| 24 May 31 May | French Open Paris, France Grand Slam Clay – $4,407,123 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Piet Norval Katarina Srebotnik 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 | Rick Leach Larisa Neiland | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Monica Seles | Barbara Schwartz Sylvia Plischke Conchita Martínez Lindsay Davenport |

### June

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 7 Jun | DFS Classic Birmingham, Great Britain Tier III event Grass – $180,000 – 48S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Julie Halard-Decugis 6–2, 3–6, 6–4 | Nathalie Tauziat | Magüi Serna Cara Black | Nicole Arendt Alexandra Stevenson Natasha Zvereva Inés Gorrochategui |
| 7 Jun | DFS Classic Birmingham, Great Britain Tier III event Grass – $180,000 – 48S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Corina Morariu Larisa Neiland 6–4, 6–4 | Alexandra Fusai Inés Gorrochategui | Magüi Serna Cara Black | Nicole Arendt Alexandra Stevenson Natasha Zvereva Inés Gorrochategui |
| 7 Jun | Tashkent Open Tashkent, Uzbekistan Tier IV event Hard – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Anna Smashnova 6–3, 6–3 | Laurence Courtois | Angelika Bachmann Tina Pisnik | Tathiana Garbin Elena Makarova Raluca Sandu Elena Dementieva |
| 7 Jun | Tashkent Open Tashkent, Uzbekistan Tier IV event Hard – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Evgenia Koulikovskaya Patricia Wartusch 7–6$^{(7–3)}$, 6–0 | Eva Bes-Ostáriz Gisela Riera | Angelika Bachmann Tina Pisnik | Tathiana Garbin Elena Makarova Raluca Sandu Elena Dementieva |
| 14 Jun | Direct Line Int'l Championships Eastbourne, Great Britain Tier II event Grass – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Natasha Zvereva 0–6, 7–5, 6–3 | Nathalie Tauziat | Amanda Coetzer Anna Kournikova | Anne Kremer Mariaan de Swardt Elena Likhovtseva Nathalie Dechy |
| 14 Jun | Direct Line Int'l Championships Eastbourne, Great Britain Tier II event Grass – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis Anna Kournikova 6–4 retired | Jana Novotná Natasha Zvereva | Amanda Coetzer Anna Kournikova | Anne Kremer Mariaan de Swardt Elena Likhovtseva Nathalie Dechy |
| 14 Jun | Heineken Trophy 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands Tier III event Grass – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Kristina Brandi 6–0, 3–6, 6–1 | Silvija Talaja | Miriam Oremans Magdalena Maleeva | Emmanuelle Gagliardi Kristie Boogert Laurence Courtois Dominique van Roost |
| 14 Jun | Heineken Trophy 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands Tier III event Grass – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Silvia Farina Rita Grande 7–5, 7–6$^{(7–2)}$ | Cara Black Kristie Boogert | Miriam Oremans Magdalena Maleeva | Emmanuelle Gagliardi Kristie Boogert Laurence Courtois Dominique van Roost |
| 21 Jun 28 Jun | Wimbledon Championships London, Great Britain Grand Slam Grass – $4,732,303 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Lindsay Davenport 6–4, 7–5 | Steffi Graf | Alexandra Stevenson Mirjana Lučić | Jelena Dokić Jana Novotná Nathalie Tauziat Venus Williams |
| 21 Jun 28 Jun | Wimbledon Championships London, Great Britain Grand Slam Grass – $4,732,303 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Lindsay Davenport Corina Morariu 6–4, 6–4 | Mariaan de Swardt Elena Tatarkova | Alexandra Stevenson Mirjana Lučić | Jelena Dokić Jana Novotná Nathalie Tauziat Venus Williams |
| 21 Jun 28 Jun | Wimbledon Championships London, Great Britain Grand Slam Grass – $4,732,303 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Leander Paes Lisa Raymond 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 | Jonas Björkman Anna Kournikova | Alexandra Stevenson Mirjana Lučić | Jelena Dokić Jana Novotná Nathalie Tauziat Venus Williams |

### July

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 5 Jul | Egger Tennis Festival Pörtschach, Austria Tier IV event Clay – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Karina Habšudová 2–6, 6–4, 6–4 | Silvija Talaja | Henrieta Nagyová Adriana Gerši | Anke Huber Emmanuelle Gagliardi Anna Földényi Silvia Farina |
| 5 Jul | Egger Tennis Festival Pörtschach, Austria Tier IV event Clay – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Silvia Farina Karina Habšudová 6–4, 6–4 | Olga Lugina Laura Montalvo | Henrieta Nagyová Adriana Gerši | Anke Huber Emmanuelle Gagliardi Anna Földényi Silvia Farina |
| 12 Jul | Prokom Polish Open Sopot, Poland Tier III event Clay – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Conchita Martínez 6–1, 6–1 | Karina Habšudová | Silvija Talaja Sandrine Testud | Marlene Weingärtner Cristina Torrens Valero Gala León García Ľudmila Cervanová |
| 12 Jul | Prokom Polish Open Sopot, Poland Tier III event Clay – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Laura Montalvo Paola Suárez 6–4, 6–3 | Gala León García María Sánchez Lorenzo | Silvija Talaja Sandrine Testud | Marlene Weingärtner Cristina Torrens Valero Gala León García Ľudmila Cervanová |
| 12 Jul | Torneo Internazionale Palermo, Italy Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Anastasia Myskina 3–6, 7–6$^{(7–3)}$, 6–2 | Ángeles Montolio | Elena Dementieva Katarina Srebotnik | Sarah Pitkowski Rita Kuti-Kis Giulia Casoni Laurence Courtois |
| 12 Jul | Torneo Internazionale Palermo, Italy Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Tina Križan Katarina Srebotnik 4–6, 6–3, 6–0 | Åsa Carlsson Sonya Jeyaseelan | Elena Dementieva Katarina Srebotnik | Sarah Pitkowski Rita Kuti-Kis Giulia Casoni Laurence Courtois |
| 19 Jul | Fed Cup: Semifinals Ancona, Italy – clay Moscow, Russia – clay (i) | Semifinals Winners United States 4–1 Russia 3–2 | Semifinals Losers Italy Slovakia | | |
| 26 July | Bank of the West Classic Stanford, United States Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lindsay Davenport 7–6$^{(7–1)}$, 6–2 | Venus Williams | Amy Frazier Amanda Coetzer | Corina Morariu Anne Kremer Sandrine Testud Anna Kournikova |
| 26 July | Bank of the West Classic Stanford, United States Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lindsay Davenport Corina Morariu 6–4, 6–4 | Anna Kournikova Elena Likhovtseva | Amy Frazier Amanda Coetzer | Corina Morariu Anne Kremer Sandrine Testud Anna Kournikova |

### August

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 2 Aug | TIG Tennis Classic San Diego, United States Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis 6–4, 6–0 | Venus Williams | Lindsay Davenport Amanda Coetzer | Anke Huber Sandrine Testud Amy Frazier Dominique van Roost |
| 2 Aug | TIG Tennis Classic San Diego, United States Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lindsay Davenport Corina Morariu 6–4, 6–1 | Serena Williams Venus Williams | Lindsay Davenport Amanda Coetzer | Anke Huber Sandrine Testud Amy Frazier Dominique van Roost |
| 2 Aug | Sanex Trophy Knokke-Heist, Belgium Tier IV event Clay – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | María Sánchez Lorenzo 6–7$^{(7–9)}$, 6–4, 6–2 | Denisa Chládková | Barbara Rittner Silvija Talaja | Sabine Appelmans Marta Marrero Karina Habšudová Mariam Ramón Climent |
| 2 Aug | Sanex Trophy Knokke-Heist, Belgium Tier IV event Clay – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Eva Martincová Elena Wagner 3–6, 6–3, 6–3 | Evgenia Koulikovskaya Sandra Naćuk | Barbara Rittner Silvija Talaja | Sabine Appelmans Marta Marrero Karina Habšudová Mariam Ramón Climent |
| 9 Aug | Acura Classic Manhattan Beach, United States Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Serena Williams 6–1, 6–4 | Julie Halard-Decugis | Lindsay Davenport Martina Hingis | Conchita Martínez Mary Pierce Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Barbara Schett |
| 9 Aug | Acura Classic Manhattan Beach, United States Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Larisa Neiland 6–2, 6–7$^{(5–7)}$, 6–0 | Lisa Raymond Rennae Stubbs | Lindsay Davenport Martina Hingis | Conchita Martínez Mary Pierce Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Barbara Schett |
| 16 Aug | du Maurier Open Toronto, Canada Tier I event Hard – $1,050,000 – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis 6–4, 6–4 | Monica Seles | Mary Pierce Anne-Gaëlle Sidot | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Sandrine Testud Amanda Coetzer Barbara Schett |
| 16 Aug | du Maurier Open Toronto, Canada Tier I event Hard – $1,050,000 – 56S/32Q/28D Singles – Doubles | Jana Novotná Mary Pierce 6–3, 2–6, 6–3 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Larisa Neiland | Mary Pierce Anne-Gaëlle Sidot | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Sandrine Testud Amanda Coetzer Barbara Schett |
| 23 Aug | Pilot Pen Tennis New Haven, United States Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Venus Williams 6–2, 7–5 | Lindsay Davenport | Ruxandra Dragomir Monica Seles | Amélie Mauresmo Sandrine Testud Amanda Coetzer Magüi Serna |
| 23 Aug | Pilot Pen Tennis New Haven, United States Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lisa Raymond Rennae Stubbs 7–6$^{(7–1)}$, 6–2 | Elena Likhovtseva Jana Novotná | Ruxandra Dragomir Monica Seles | Amélie Mauresmo Sandrine Testud Amanda Coetzer Magüi Serna |
| 30 Aug 6 Sep | US Open New York City, United States Grand Slam Hard – $6,235,000 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Serena Williams 6–3, 7–6$^{(7–4)}$ | Martina Hingis | Venus Williams Lindsay Davenport | Anke Huber Barbara Schett Monica Seles Mary Pierce |
| 30 Aug 6 Sep | US Open New York City, United States Grand Slam Hard – $6,235,000 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Serena Williams Venus Williams 4–6, 6–1, 6–4 | Chanda Rubin Sandrine Testud | Venus Williams Lindsay Davenport | Anke Huber Barbara Schett Monica Seles Mary Pierce |
| 30 Aug 6 Sep | US Open New York City, United States Grand Slam Hard – $6,235,000 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles | Mahesh Bhupathi Ai Sugiyama 6–4, 6–4 | Donald Johnson Kimberly Po | Venus Williams Lindsay Davenport | Anke Huber Barbara Schett Monica Seles Mary Pierce |

### September

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 13 Sep | Fed Cup: Final Stanford, United States – hard | United States 4–1 | Russia | | |
| 20 Sep | Toyota Princess Cup Tokyo, Japan Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lindsay Davenport 7–5, 7–6$^{(7–1)}$ | Monica Seles | Amy Frazier Ai Sugiyama | Amélie Mauresmo Amanda Coetzer Julie Halard-Decugis Conchita Martínez |
| 20 Sep | Toyota Princess Cup Tokyo, Japan Tier II event Hard – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Conchita Martínez Patricia Tarabini 6–7$^{(7–9)}$, 6–4, 6–2 | Amanda Coetzer Jelena Dokić | Amy Frazier Ai Sugiyama | Amélie Mauresmo Amanda Coetzer Julie Halard-Decugis Conchita Martínez |
| 20 Sep | SEAT Open Luxembourg Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg Tier III event Hard (i) – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Kim Clijsters 6–2, 6–2 | Dominique van Roost | Sabine Appelmans Lina Krasnoroutskaya | Els Callens Justine Henin Silvia Farina Elia Tina Pisnik |
| 20 Sep | SEAT Open Luxembourg Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg Tier III event Hard (i) – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Irina Spîrlea Caroline Vis 6–1, 6–2 | Tina Križan Katarina Srebotnik | Sabine Appelmans Lina Krasnoroutskaya | Els Callens Justine Henin Silvia Farina Elia Tina Pisnik |
| 27 Sep | Compaq Grand Slam Cup Munich, Germany Exhibition event Hard – $2,450,000 – 8S Singles | Serena Williams 6–1, 3–6, 6–3 | Venus Williams | Martina Hingis Lindsay Davenport | Amélie Mauresmo Barbara Schett Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Mary Pierce |

### October

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 4 Oct | Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Filderstadt, Germany Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis 6–4, 6–1 | Mary Pierce | Sandrine Testud Anke Huber | Nathalie Dechy Sabine Appelmans Barbara Schett Lindsay Davenport |
| 4 Oct | Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Filderstadt, Germany Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Chanda Rubin Sandrine Testud 6–3, 6–4 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Larisa Neiland | Sandrine Testud Anke Huber | Nathalie Dechy Sabine Appelmans Barbara Schett Lindsay Davenport |
| 4 Oct | Brasil Open São Paulo, Brazil Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Fabiola Zuluaga 7–5, 4–6, 7–5 | Patricia Wartusch | Gala León García Cristina Torrens Valero | Gisela Riera Rita Kuti-Kis Antonella Serra Zanetti Petra Mandula |
| 4 Oct | Brasil Open São Paulo, Brazil Tier IV event Clay – $142,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Laura Montalvo Paola Suárez 6–7$^{(7–9)}$, 7–5, 7–5 | Janette Husárová Florencia Labat | Gala León García Cristina Torrens Valero | Gisela Riera Rita Kuti-Kis Antonella Serra Zanetti Petra Mandula |
| 11 Oct | Swisscom Challenge Zürich, Switzerland Tier I event Hard (i) – $1,050,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Venus Williams 6–3, 6–4 | Martina Hingis | Nathalie Tauziat Mary Pierce | Corina Morariu Amanda Coetzer Dominique van Roost Julie Halard-Decugis |
| 11 Oct | Swisscom Challenge Zürich, Switzerland Tier I event Hard (i) – $1,050,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lisa Raymond Rennae Stubbs 6–2, 6–2 | Nathalie Tauziat Natasha Zvereva | Nathalie Tauziat Mary Pierce | Corina Morariu Amanda Coetzer Dominique van Roost Julie Halard-Decugis |
| 18 Oct | Kremlin Cup Moscow, Russia Tier I event Carpet (i) – $1,050,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Nathalie Tauziat 2–6, 6–4, 6–1 | Barbara Schett | Lisa Raymond Dominique van Roost | Ai Sugiyama Anke Huber Julie Halard-Decugis Silvia Farina Elia |
| 18 Oct | Kremlin Cup Moscow, Russia Tier I event Carpet (i) – $1,050,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lisa Raymond Rennae Stubbs 6–1, 6–0 | Julie Halard-Decugis Anke Huber | Lisa Raymond Dominique van Roost | Ai Sugiyama Anke Huber Julie Halard-Decugis Silvia Farina Elia |
| 18 Oct | Eurotel Slovak Open Bratislava, Slovakia Tier IV event Hard (i) – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Amélie Mauresmo 6–3, 6–3 | Kim Clijsters | Květa Hrdličková Nathalie Dechy | Barbara Schwartz Karina Habšudová Sabine Appelmans Olga Barabanschikova |
| 18 Oct | Eurotel Slovak Open Bratislava, Slovakia Tier IV event Hard (i) – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Kim Clijsters Laurence Courtois 6–2, 3–6, 7–5 | Olga Barabanschikova Lilia Osterloh | Květa Hrdličková Nathalie Dechy | Barbara Schwartz Karina Habšudová Sabine Appelmans Olga Barabanschikova |
| 25 Oct | Generali Ladies Linz Linz, Austria Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Mary Pierce 7–6$^{(7–2)}$, 6–1 | Sandrine Testud | Amélie Mauresmo Sarah Pitkowski | Irina Spîrlea Barbara Schwartz Nathalie Tauziat Denisa Chládková |
| 25 Oct | Generali Ladies Linz Linz, Austria Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Irina Spîrlea Caroline Vis 6–4, 6–3 | Tina Križan Larisa Neiland | Amélie Mauresmo Sarah Pitkowski | Irina Spîrlea Barbara Schwartz Nathalie Tauziat Denisa Chládková |

### November

| Week | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalists | Quarterfinalists |
| 1 Nov | Sparkassen Cup Int'l Leipzig, Germany Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Nathalie Tauziat 6–1, 6–3 | Květa Hrdličková | Mary Pierce Anke Huber | Conchita Martínez Sabine Appelmans Anne-Gaëlle Sidot Anna Kournikova |
| 1 Nov | Sparkassen Cup Int'l Leipzig, Germany Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Mary Pierce Larisa Neiland 6–4, 6–3 | Elena Likhovtseva Ai Sugiyama | Mary Pierce Anke Huber | Conchita Martínez Sabine Appelmans Anne-Gaëlle Sidot Anna Kournikova |
| 1 Nov | Bell Challenge Quebec City, Canada Tier III event Carpet (i) – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Jennifer Capriati 4–6, 6–1, 6–2 | Chanda Rubin | Tara Snyder Amy Frazier | Cara Black Mashona Washington Lisa Raymond Justine Henin |
| 1 Nov | Bell Challenge Quebec City, Canada Tier III event Carpet (i) – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Amy Frazier Katie Schlukebir 6–2, 6–3 | Cara Black Debbie Graham | Tara Snyder Amy Frazier | Cara Black Mashona Washington Lisa Raymond Justine Henin |
| 8 Nov | Advanta Championships Philadelphia, United States Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lindsay Davenport 6–3, 6–4 | Martina Hingis | Nathalie Tauziat Venus Williams | Amy Frazier Lisa Raymond Sandrine Testud Julie Halard-Decugis |
| 8 Nov | Advanta Championships Philadelphia, United States Tier II event Hard (i) – $520,000 – 28S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Lisa Raymond Rennae Stubbs 6–1, 7–6$^{(7–2)}$ | Chanda Rubin Sandrine Testud | Nathalie Tauziat Venus Williams | Amy Frazier Lisa Raymond Sandrine Testud Julie Halard-Decugis |
| 8 Nov | Wismilak International Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tier III event Hard – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Åsa Carlsson 6–2, 6–4 | Erika deLone | Joannette Kruger Rita Grande | Anastasia Myskina Kristina Brandi Amélie Cocheteux Tamarine Tanasugarn |
| 8 Nov | Wismilak International Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tier III event Hard – $180,000 – 30S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Jelena Kostanić Tina Pisnik 3–6, 6–2, 6–4 | Rika Hiraki Yuka Yoshida | Joannette Kruger Rita Grande | Anastasia Myskina Kristina Brandi Amélie Cocheteux Tamarine Tanasugarn |
| 15 Nov | WTA Tour Championships New York City, United States Year-end Championship Hard – $2,000,000 – 16S/8D Singles – Doubles | Lindsay Davenport 6–4, 6–2 | Martina Hingis | Venus Williams Nathalie Tauziat | Mary Pierce Barbara Schett Dominique van Roost Anke Huber |
| 15 Nov | WTA Tour Championships New York City, United States Year-end Championship Hard – $2,000,000 – 16S/8D Singles – Doubles | Martina Hingis Anna Kournikova 6–4, 6–4 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Larisa Neiland | Venus Williams Nathalie Tauziat | Mary Pierce Barbara Schett Dominique van Roost Anke Huber |
| 15 Nov | Pattaya Women's Open Pattaya, Thailand Tier IV event Hard – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Magdalena Maleeva 4–6, 6–1, 6–2 | Anne Kremer | Silvija Talaja Denisa Chládková | Nicole Pratt Åsa Carlsson Joannette Kruger Rita Grande |
| 15 Nov | Pattaya Women's Open Pattaya, Thailand Tier IV event Hard – $112,500 – 32S/32Q/16D Singles – Doubles | Émilie Loit Åsa Carlsson 6–1, 6–4 | Evgenia Koulikovskaya Patricia Wartusch | Silvija Talaja Denisa Chládková | Nicole Pratt Åsa Carlsson Joannette Kruger Rita Grande |

## Rankings

The Race to the Championships determines the players in the WTA Tour Championships in November. The WTA rankings are based on tournaments of the latest 52 weeks.

### Singles

The following is the 1999 top 25 ranked players in the world.
WTA Singles Year-End Rankings :
| # | Player | Points | Change |
| 1 | Martina Hingis (SUI) | 6,074 | 1 |
| 2 | Lindsay Davenport (USA) | 4,841 | 1 |
| 3 | Venus Williams (USA) | 4,378 | 2 |
| 4 | Serena Williams (USA) | 3,021 | 16 |
| 5 | Mary Pierce (FRA) | 2,658 | 2 |
| 6 | Monica Seles (USA) | 2,310 | |
| 7 | Nathalie Tauziat (FRA) | 2,213 | 3 |
| 8 | Barbara Schett (AUT) | 2,188 | 15 |
| 9 | Julie Halard-Decugis (FRA) | 1,977 | 13 |
| 10 | Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) | 1,906 | 19 |
| 11 | Amanda Coetzer (RSA) | 1,846 | 6 |
| 12 | Anna Kournikova (RUS) | 1,641 | 1 |
| 13 | Sandrine Testud (FRA) | 1,635 | 1 |
| 14 | Dominique Van Roost (BEL) | 1,621 | 2 |
| 15 | Conchita Martínez (ESP) | 1,564 | 7 |
| 16 | Anke Huber (GER) | 1,548 | 5 |
| 17 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (ESP) | 1,435 | 13 |
| 18 | Elena Likhovtseva (RUS) | 1,393 | 8 |
| 19 | Amy Frazier (USA) | 1,299 | 23 |
| 20 | Ruxandra Dragomir (ROU) | 1,291 | 18 |
| 21 | Patty Schnyder (SUI) | 1,189 | 10 |
| 22 | Chanda Rubin (USA) | 1,188 | 12 |
| 23 | Jennifer Capriati (USA) | 1,140 | 78 |
| 24 | Ai Sugiyama (JPN) | 1,122 | 6 |
| 25 | Nathalie Dechy (FRA) | 1,022 | 23 |

#### Number 1 ranking

| Holder | Date gained | Date forfeited |
| Lindsay Davenport (USA) | Year-End 1998 | 7 February 1999 |
| Martina Hingis (SUI) | 8 February 1999 | 4 July 1999 |
| Lindsay Davenport (USA) | 5 July 1999 | 8 August 1999 |
| Martina Hingis (SUI) | 9 August 1999 | Year-End 1999 |

### Doubles

The following are the 1999 top 20 individual ranked doubles players.
WTA Doubles Year-End Rankings :
| # | Player | Points | Change |
| 1 | Anna Kournikova (RUS) | 3,119 | 9 |
| 2 | Martina Hingis (SUI) | 3,106 | |
| 3 | Larisa Neiland (LAT) | 2,997 | 8 |
| 4 | Lindsay Davenport (USA) | 2,959 | |
| 5 | Lisa Raymond (USA) | 2,667 | |
| 6 | Corina Morariu (USA) | 2,522 | 33 |
| 7 | Rennae Stubbs (AUS) | 2,522 | 2 |
| 8 | Elena Likhovtseva (RUS) | 2,359 | 1 |
| 9 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (ESP) | 2,319 | 3 |
| 10 | Venus Williams (USA) | 2,291 | 26 |
| = | Serena Williams (USA) | 2,291 | 26 |
| 12 | Natasha Zvereva (BLR) | 2,251 | 11 |
| 13 | Alexandra Fusai (FRA) | 2,128 | 5 |
| 14 | Nathalie Tauziat (FRA) | 2,059 | 7 |
| 15 | Caroline Vis (NED) | 1,845 | |
| 16 | Ai Sugiyama (JPN) | 1,802 | 3 |
| 17 | Irina Spîrlea (ROU) | 1,762 | 16 |
| 18 | Patricia Tarabini (ARG) | 1,649 | 4 |
| 19 | Elena Tatarkova (UKR) | 1,605 | 3 |
| 20 | Mary Pierce (FRA) | 1,577 | 36 |

#### Number 1 ranking

| Holder | Date gained | Date forfeited |
| Natasha Zvereva (BLR) | Year-End 1998 | 16 May 1999 |
| Jana Novotná (CZE) | 17 May 1999 | 6 June 1999 |
| Martina Hingis (SUI) | 7 June 1999 | 4 July 1999 |
| Natasha Zvereva (BLR) | 5 July 1999 | 1 August 1999 |
| Martina Hingis (SUI) | 2 August 1999 | 22 August 1999 |
| Lindsay Davenport (USA) | 23 August 1999 | 21 November 1999 |
| Anna Kournikova (RUS) | 22 November 1999 | Year-End 1999 |