The Chichester Tennis Tournament (

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) was a women's professional

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tournament and part of the

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. The tournament was first held in 1970 and the final edition was held in 1980. It was held in the beginning of June and played on outdoor

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s as a preparation to the

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won the tournament twice, in 1978 and 1979, and was the only multiple winner in the singles event.

Official names

* 1970–1971: Chichester International * 1972–1975: Rothmans Championships * 1976: Rose's Lime Juice International * 1977: Chichester International * 1978: Keith Prowse International * 1979–1980: Crossley Carpets Trophy

Finals

Singles

Doubles

References

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External links

WTA website

ITF 1978

ITF 1979

ITF 1980
Grass court tennis tournaments Defunct tennis tournaments in the United Kingdom Tennis tournaments in England Sport in Chichester