2006 Budapest Grand Prix | |
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Date | 24–30 July |
Edition | 12th |
Category | Tier IV |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $145,000 |
Surface | Clay / Outdoor |
Location | Budapest, Hungary |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Anna Smashnova | |
Doubles | |
Janette Husárová / Michaëlla Krajicek |
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