1996 Toshiba Classic | |
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Date | August 19–25 |
Edition | 18th |
Category | Tier II |
Draw | 28S / 16D |
Prize money | $450,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | San Diego, California, U.S. |
Venue | La Costa Resort and Spa |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Kimiko Date | |
Doubles | |
Gigi Fernández / Conchita Martínez |
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