1991 International Championships of Spain | |
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Date | 22–28 April |
Edition | 10th |
Category | Tier III |
Draw | 56S / 28D |
Prize money | $225,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Barcelona, Spain |
Venue | Real Club de Tenis Barcelona |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Conchita Martínez | |
Doubles | |
Martina Navratilova / Arantxa Sánchez |
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