Bratislava Tennis Exhibition 2011

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The Bratislava Tennis Exhibition 2011 was a one-off women's exhibition tennis tournament, held on 21 November, featuring two of the best ranked women and men's legends. It was held at the Sibamac Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia. [1] [2]

Matches

Women's Singles
Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki 46[4]
Flag of Slovakia.svg Dominika Cibulková 63[10]
Mixed Doubles
Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki
Flag of France.svg Henri Leconte
6
Flag of Slovakia.svg Dominika Cibulková
Flag of France.svg Mansour Bahrami
5

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References

  1. "Cibulkova and Wozniacki to play exhibition in Bratislava". 15 October 2011.
  2. "Women's Tennis Association - Official Website".