2007 Acura Classic

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2007 Acura Classic
DateJuly 30 – August 5
Edition29th
Category Tier I
Draw56S / 28D
Prize moneyUSD 1,340,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location San Diego, California, U.S.
Champions
Singles
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
Doubles
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black / Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber
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The 2007 Acura Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in San Diego in the United States which was part of Tier I of the 2007 WTA Tour. It was the 29th edition of the tournament and was held from July 30 through August 5, 2007. First-seeded Maria Sharapova won the singles title and earned $181,980 first-prize money as well as 430 ranking points.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova defeated Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder, 6–2, 3–6, 6–0

Doubles

Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black / Flag of the United States.svg Liezel Huber defeated Flag of Belarus.svg Victoria Azarenka / Flag of Russia.svg Anna Chakvetadze 7–5, 6–4

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