2006 Family Circle Cup

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2006 Family Circle Cup
DateApril 10–16
Edition34th
Category WTA Tier I
Draw56S / 28D
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Venue Family Circle Tennis Center
Attendance92,375
Champions
Singles
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
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The 2006 Family Circle Cup was the 34th edition of the Family Circle Cup women's tennis tournament. This WTA Tier I event was held at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina, United States and played on outdoor clay courts. Nadia Petrova won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova defeated Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder, 6–3, 4–6, 6–1

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur defeated Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual / Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy, 3–6, 6–1, 6–1


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