1992 Lucerne Ladies European Open | |
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Date | 18–24 May |
Edition | 16th |
Category | Tier IV |
Draw | 28S / 16D |
Prize money | $150,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Lucerne, Switzerland |
Venue | Tennis Club Lido |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Doubles | |
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