2002 ASB Bank Classic | |
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Date | 31 December – 5 January |
Edition | 17th |
Category | Tier IV |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $140,000 |
Surface | Hard / Outdoor |
Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
Venue | ASB Tennis Centre |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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Nicole Arendt /
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