1992 Open Seat of Spain

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1992 Open Seat of Spain
Date20–26 April
Edition11th
Category Tier III
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$225,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Barcelona, Spain
Venue Real Club de Tenis Barcelona
Champions
Singles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles
Doubles
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez / Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez
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The 1992 Open Seat of Spain, also known as the Spanish Open, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain that was part of the Tier III category of the 1992 WTA Tour. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from 20 April until 26 April 1992. First-seeded Monica Seles won the singles title and earned $45,000 first-prize money as well as 240 ranking points. [1]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles defeated Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 3–6, 6–2, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez / Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez defeated Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat / Flag of Austria.svg Judith Wiesner 6–4, 6–1

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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1993). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1993. London: Collins Willow. p. 164. ISBN   9780002185080.