Women's World Open 1987 | |||
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6th WISPA World Squash Championship | |||
Location | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
Date(s) | September 29 - October 6, 1987 | ||
WISPA World Tour | |||
Category | World Open | ||
Prize money | $30,000 | ||
Results | |||
Champion | Susan Devoy | ||
Runner-up | Lisa Opie | ||
Semi-finalists | Liz Irving Vicki Cardwell | ||
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