The 2016

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(also known as the 2016 Claro Open Colsanitas) was a women's

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tournament played on outdoor

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s. It was the 19th edition of the Copa Colsanitas, and part of the International category of the

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. It took place at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento in

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, from 11 April through 17 April 2016. Fith-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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, 6–2, 2–6, 6–4

Doubles

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defeated

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, 6–2, 4–6, 0–8

Points and prize money

Point distribution

Prize money

Singles main-draw entrants

Seeds

* ¹ Rankings as of 4 April 2016.

Other entrants

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: *

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The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: *

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Withdrawals

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Doubles main-draw entrants

Seeds

* Rankings are as of April 4, 2016.

Other entrants

The following pair received a wildcard into the doubles main draw: *

References

External links

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WTA tournament draws
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