The Lorraine Open is a defunct men's

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tournament that was played as part of the

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from 1979 to 1989. It was held in

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, one of the 26

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. The venue alternated annually from Lorraine's two main cities of

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and Nancy, with Nancy hosting odd-numbered years, and Metz even-numbered. The surface in both locations was indoor

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Results

Singles

Doubles

References

{{Lorraine topics Grand Prix tennis circuit Carpet court tennis tournaments Indoor tennis tournaments Defunct tennis tournaments in France Sport in Nancy, France Sport in Metz

Results

Singles

Doubles

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References