1996 Toshiba Classic

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1996 Toshiba Classic
DateAugust 19–25
Edition18th
Category Tier II
Draw28S / 16D
Prize money$450,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location San Diego, California, U.S.
Venue La Costa Resort and Spa
Champions
Singles
Flag of Japan.svg Kimiko Date
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández / Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
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The 1996 Toshiba 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 1996 WTA Tour. The tournament was held from August 19 through August 25, 1996. Fourth-seeded Kimiko Date won the singles title. [1]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Japan.svg Kimiko Date defeated Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 3–6, 6–3, 6–0

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández / Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez defeated Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Savchenko / Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 4–6, 6–3, 6–4

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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1997). International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1997. London: CollinsWillow. p. 181. ISBN   9780002187145.