The Taiwan Open is a professional women's

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tournament played on indoor

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s in

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. The tournament began in 2016 and was held in Kaohsiung,

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for its first year. The event is affiliated with the

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. The Taiwan Open is being discontinued from the 2019 season, with the Hua Hin Championships replacing its slot on the calendar.

Results

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Doubles

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* {{WTA International tournaments WTA Tour Tennis tournaments in Taiwan Hard court tennis tournaments Recurring sporting events established in 2016 2016 establishments in Taiwan

Results

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Doubles

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