Lagos Open | |
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Tournament information | |
Event name | Lagos |
Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
Venue | Lagos Lawn Tennis Club |
Category | ITF Women's Circuit ITF Men's Circuit |
Surface | Hard |
Draw | 32S/32Q/16D |
Prize money | $25,000 |
Website | official website |
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