1997 Skoda Czech Open | |
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Date | 14–20 July |
Edition | 6th |
Category | Tier IV |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $160,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Prague, Czech Republic |
Venue | I. Czech Lawn Tennis Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Joannette Kruger | |
Doubles | |
Ruxandra Dragomir / Karina Habšudová |
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