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affiliated women's

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in the United States and played on indoor carpet courts.

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was the most successful player at the tournament, winning the singles competition nine times and the doubles competitions eight times, partnering Colombian

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, Dutchwoman

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and American

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three times for her doubles successes.

Finals

Singles

Doubles

References

WTA Results Archive

External links

Carpet court tennis tournaments Indoor tennis tournaments Defunct tennis tournaments in the United States

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