1993 Mazda Classic

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1993 Mazda Classic
DateAugust 2–8
Edition15th
Category Tier II
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$375,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location San Diego, California, U.S.
Venue La Costa Resort and Spa
Champions
Singles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
  1992  · Southern California Open ·  1994  

The 1993 Mazda Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, California in the United States that was part of Tier II of the 1993 WTA Tour. It was the 15th edition of the tournament and was held from August 2 through August 8, 1993. First-seeded Steffi Graf won the singles title and earned $75,000 first-prize money as well as 300 ranking points [1]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf defeated Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, 6–4, 4–6, 6–1

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková defeated Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie, 6–4, 6–3

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References

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