1995 Acura Classic | |
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Date | August 7–13 |
Edition | 22nd |
Category | Tier II |
Draw | 48S / 28D |
Prize money | $430,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Manhattan Beach, California, U.S. |
Venue | Manhattan Country Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Conchita Martínez | |
Doubles | |
Gigi Fernández / Natasha Zvereva |
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