San Antonio Open | |
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Tournament information | |
Event name | San Antonio Open |
Tour | WTA 125K series |
Location | San Antonio, United States |
Venue | McFarlin Tennis Center |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Prize money | $125,000 |
Website |
The San Antonio Open was a tournament for professional female tennis players played on outdoor hard courts. The event was a part of the 2016 WTA 125K series and was held in San Antonio, United States.
Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
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2016 | 6–4, 6–2 |
Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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2016 | 6–1, 6–3 |
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