| Maria Esther Bueno Cup |
 | | USA, Maria Esther Bueno Cup Winners 2007 |
Maria Bueno was the most graceful and artistic player of her generation and the most prolific, in terms of success, to emerge from South America. The elegant Brazilian captured the championship at Wimbledon in 1959, '60 and '64 and at Forest Hills in 1959, '63, '64 and '66, and achieved a doubles Grand Slam in 1960 with Christine Truman in Australia and with Darlene Hard in the French, Wimbledon and US Championships. She collected a total of 63 titles during a career which spanned 20 years but was effectively cut short by an elbow injury in 1967.
In 1983, the Brazilian Tennis Federation donated the Maria Esther Bueno Cup for women players in the fifty age category. This was the first Women's Team Competition. The inaugural event was held in Pörtschach, Austria.
The 2006 event took place from 17-22 April in Durban, South Africa. The USA won, defeating Australia in the final. Full results can be found below.
The 2007 competition took place from 23-28 April in Antalya, Turkey. The USA retained their title, defeating Australia in a repeat of last year's final. Results can be found below.
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