1993 Challenge Bell | |
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Date | November 1–7 |
Edition | 1st |
Category | WTA Tier III |
Draw | 32S (25Q) / 16D (0Q) |
Prize money | US$150,000 |
Surface | Carpet – indoors |
Location | Quebec City, Canada |
Venue | Club Avantage Multi-Sports |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Nathalie Tauziat | |
Doubles | |
Katrina Adams / Manon Bollegraf |
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