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tournament played on outdoor

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s. It was the inaugural edition of the

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, and was part of the

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of the

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. It took place at the

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, from 14 June until 21 June 1993. Unseeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated Andrei Medvedev 6–2, 6–3 * It was Leconte's 1st singles title of the year and the 9th and last of his career.

Doubles

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defeated

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7–6, 5–7, 6–3 *It was Korda's 2nd title of the year and the 13th of his career. It was Suk's first title of the year and the 7th of his career.

References

External links

Official website

ITF tournament edition details
{{1993 ATP Tour