2005 Moorilla Hobart International

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2005 Moorilla Hobart International
Date10–14 January
Edition12th
Category Tier V
Draw32S / 16D
Prize moneyUS$110,000
Surface Hard
Location Hobart, Australia
Venue Hobart International Tennis Centre
Champions
Singles
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
Doubles
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi / Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
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The 2005 Moorilla Hobart International was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts and which was part of the Tier V category of the 2005 WTA Tour. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and took place at the Hobart International Tennis Centre in Hobart, Australia from 10 January until 14 January 2005. Unseeded Zheng Jie won the singles title and earned $16,000 first-prize money. [1] [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie defeated Flag of Argentina.svg Gisela Dulko, 6–2, 6–0

Doubles

Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi / Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie defeated Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina Garrigues / Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina 6–4, 7–5

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References

  1. "China's Zheng claims Hobart title". BBC Sport . 14 January 2005.
  2. "Zheng Jie Wins WTA Title". China.org.cn . 15 January 2005.