Pilar Barril in Spain. No other Spanish player would reach a GS quarterfinal until Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in 1987. Pilar Barril Pilar Barril (10 October 1931 – 30 September 2011) was a female Spanish tennis player who was active during the 1950s and early 1960s. She and María Josefa de Riba were the first Spanish women to play international tennis tournaments after the World War II. She was the first Spanish lady to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open since Lilí de Álvarez. She was also a semifinalist in the 1956 mixed doubles competition. She was a pioneer, appearing regularly at
1999 Dreamland Egypt Classic 1999 Dreamland Egypt Classic The 1999 Dreamland Egypt Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Cairo, Egypt that was part of Tier III of the 1999 WTA Tour. The tournament was held from April 19 through April 25, 1999. Arantxa Sánchez Vicario won the singles title. Arantxa Sánchez Vicario defeated Irina Spîrlea, 6–1, 6–0 Laurence Courtois / Arantxa Sánchez Vicario defeated Irina Spîrlea / Caroline Vis, 7–5, 1–6, 7–6 The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: The following players received wildcards into the doubles main draw: The following players received entry from