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BGL Luxembourg Open | |
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Defunct tennis tournament | |
Founded | 1991 |
Abolished | 2021 |
Location | Kockelscheuer Luxembourg |
Venue | Kockelscheuer Sport Centre |
Category | WTA 250 |
Surface | Hard (indoor) |
Draw | 30S / 24Q / 16D |
Prize money | US$235,238 (2021) |
Website | bglbnpparibas-open.com |
Current champions (2021) | |
Women's singles | ![]() |
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