Tennis At The 1992 Summer Olympics – Women's Doubles
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in the final, 7–5, 2–6, 6–2 to win the gold medal in Women's Doubles
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won the bronze medals. The tournament was held at the
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from 30 July to 7 August 1992. The United States'
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and Pam Shriver were the reigning gold medalists, but neither competed in this tournament.


Medalists


Seeds


Draw


Finals


Top half


Bottom half


References


ITF Olympic Site
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