1995 DFS Classic | |
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Date | 12–18 June |
Edition | 14th |
Category | Tier III |
Draw | 56S / 28D |
Surface | Grass / outdoor |
Location | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Venue | Edgbaston Priory Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Zina Garrison-Jackson | |
Doubles | |
Manon Bollegraf / Rennae Stubbs |
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