2004 Hastings Direct International Championships | |
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Date | June 14 – June 19 |
Edition | 30th |
Category | Tier II |
Surface | Grass / Outdoor |
Location | Eastbourne, United Kingdom |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Svetlana Kuznetsova | |
Doubles | |
Alicia Molik / Magüi Serna |
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Svetlana Kuznetsova defeated Daniela Hantuchová 2–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–4
Alicia Molik / Magüi Serna defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova / Elena Likhovtseva 6–4, 6–4
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