Monte Carlo Classic | |
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Details | |
Event name | Monte Carlo Squash Classic |
Location | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Venue | Monte-Carlo Squash Racket Club |
Dates | 1996 |
Website Official website | |
Men's PSA World Tour | |
Category | PSA Challenger Tour 20 |
Prize money | $20,000 |
Most recent champion(s) | Sabrina Sobhy |
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