The 2003 Challenge Bell was a women's

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tournament played on indoor

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s at the Club Avantage Multi-Sports in

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in Canada that was part of Tier III of the

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. It was the 11th edition of the

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, and was held from October 27 through November 2, 2003. Second-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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, 6–2, retired * It was Sharapova's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

Doubles

Li Ting /

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defeated

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, 6–3, 6–3 * It was Li's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of her career. It was Sun's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

External links

Official website

WTA tournament draws
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Tournoi de Québec

2000s in Quebec City