1992 Nichirei International Championships

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1992 Nichirei International Championships
Date22–27 September
Edition3rd
Category Tier II
Draw28S / 16D
Prize money$350,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Tokyo, Japan
Venue Ariake Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (1992-2006).svg Monica Seles
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández / Flag of the United States.svg Robin White
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The 1992 Nichirei International Championships was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan that was part of Tier II of the 1992 WTA Tour. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from 22 September through 27 September 1992. First-seeded Monica Seles won the singles title and earned $70,000 first-prize money. [1]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (1992-2006).svg Monica Seles defeated Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini 6–2, 6–0

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández / Flag of the United States.svg Robin White defeated Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki / Flag of Japan.svg Nana Miyagi 6–4, 6–4

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