GB Pro-Series Sunderland | |
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ITF Women's Tour | |
Event name | GB Pro-Series Sunderland |
Location | Sunderland, United Kingdom |
Category | ITF Women's World Tennis Tour |
Surface | Hard / indoors |
Draw | 32S/32Q/16D |
Prize money | $60,000 / $25,000 |
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