1996 Budapest Lotto Open | |
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Date | 6–12 May |
Edition | 1st |
Category | Tier IV |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $107,500 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Budapest, Hungary |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Ruxandra Dragomir | |
Doubles | |
Katrina Adams / Debbie Graham |
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