2004 Canberra Women's Classic

The 2004 Canberra Women's Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the National Sports Club in Canberra, Australia and was part of the Tier V category of the 2004 WTA Tour. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 11 through 17 January 2004. Second-seeded Paola Suárez won the singles title, after surviving five matchpoints in the final, and earned $16,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

2004 Canberra Women's Classic
Date11–17 January
Edition4th
CategoryTier V
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$110,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationCanberra, Australia
VenueNational Sports Club
Champions
Singles
Paola Suárez
Doubles
Jelena Kostanić / Claudine Schaul

Finals

Singles

Paola Suárez defeated Silvia Farina Elia 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5)

  • It was Suárez' 1st singles title of the year and the 4th and last of her career.

Doubles

Jelena Kostanić / Claudine Schaul defeated Caroline Dhenin / Lisa McShea 6–4, 7–6(7–3)

References

  1. Gatchalian, Robert, ed. (2005). Official Guide to Professional Tennis: 2005. Toronto: Sport Media Publishing, Inc.
  2. "Suarez staves off five match points". UPI. 17 January 2004.
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