Western Indoor Open | |
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Defunct tennis tournament | |
Tour | ILTF World Circuit |
Founded | 1920 |
Abolished | 1974 |
Location | Chicago Cleveland Detroit Richmond |
Venue | Various |
Surface | Wood / Carpet / indoors |
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