1993 DFS Classic | |
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Date | 7–13 June |
Edition | 12th |
Category | Tier III |
Draw | 56S / 28D |
Prize money | $150,000 |
Surface | Grass / outdoor |
Location | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Venue | Edgbaston Priory Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Lori McNeil | |
Doubles | |
Lori McNeil / Martina Navratilova |
The 1993 DFS Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of Tier III of the 1993 WTA Tour. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and the first to be named the "DFS Classic" after the change in sponsor from the previous years. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom from 7 June until 13 June 1993. Fifth-seeded Lori McNeil won the singles title.
Lori McNeil defeated Zina Garrison-Jackson 6–4, 2–6, 6–3
Lori McNeil / Martina Navratilova defeated Pam Shriver / Elizabeth Smylie 6–3, 6–4
Seeds | Other entrantsThe following players received wildcards into the main draw: The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: The following player received a lucky loser spot: |
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