1993 Amway Classic

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1993 Amway Classic
Date1–7 February
Edition8th
Category Tier IV
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Venue ASB Tennis Centre
Champions
Singles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
Doubles
Flag of France.svg Isabelle Demongeot / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
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The 1993 Amway Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland in New Zealand that was part of Tier IV of the 1993 WTA Tour. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from 1 February through 7 February 1993. Unseeded Elna Reinach won the singles title and earned $18,000 first prize money. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach defeated Flag of the United States.svg Caroline Kuhlman 6–0, 6–0

Doubles

Flag of France.svg Isabelle Demongeot / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach defeated Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jill Hetherington / Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi 6–2, 6–4

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
Singles$18,000$8,500$4,300$2,175$1,125$700
Doubles *$6,000$3,500$2,000$1,000$500

* per team

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