2002 Canberra Women's Classic | |
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Date | 6–12 January |
Edition | 2nd |
Category | Tier V |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $110,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Canberra, Australia |
Venue | National Sports Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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Nannie de Villiers /
Irina Selyutina defeated
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