The 2000 Women's Eye Group World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 2000
World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for
squash
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players. The event took place in
Edinburgh
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in
Scotland
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from 11 November until 17 November 2000.
Carol Owens won the World Open title, defeating
Leilani Joyce
Leilani Rorani (formerly Joyce, née Marsh; born 15 April 1974) is a New Zealand former squash (sport), squash player. During her professional career, she reached the world number 1 ranking, won the British Open Squash Championships, British O ...
in the final.
Seeds
Draw and results
Notes
Cassie Campion
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was unable to defend her title due to injury.
The new world champion
Carol Owens would switch nationality the following year.
See also
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World Open
References
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External links
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{{Women's World Open Squash
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