| Saransk Cup | |
|---|---|
| ITF Women's Tour | |
| Event name | Saransk Cup |
| Location | Saransk, Russia |
| Category | ITF Women's Circuit |
| Surface | Clay |
| Draw | 32S/32Q/16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
The Saransk Cup was a tournament for professional female tennis players played on outdoor clay courts. The event was classified as a $50,000 ITF Women's Circuit tournament. It was held in Saransk, Russia, in 2011.[ citation needed ]
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |  Alexandra Panova | Marina Melnikova | 6–0, 6–2 |
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |  Mihaela Buzărnescu  Teodora Mirčić |  Eva Hrdinová  Veronika Kapshay | 6–3, 6–1 |
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