Canberra International
The Canberra International (sponsored by Richard Luton Properties) was a women's tennis tournament held in Canberra, Australia. The event was affiliated with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), and was classed variously as a Tier III (2001), a Tier V (2002–2005), and a Tier IV (2006) on the WTA Tour. It was competed on outdoor hardcourts. The event was intended to be one of the build-up tournaments to the first Grand Slam event of the year, the Australian Open.
| Canberra International | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | WTA Tour |
| Sponsor | Richard Luton Properties |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Abolished | 2006 |
| Editions | 6 |
| Location | Canberra, Australia |
| Venue | National Sports Club |
| Category | Tier III (2001) Tier V (2002–2005) Tier IV (2006) |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor (Rebound Ace) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D / 32QS / 4QD |
| Prize money | $145,000 |
The tournament was held at the National Sports Club in the Northern Canberra suburb of Lyneham and was played on Rebound Ace hardcourts. A singles and doubles competition was held each year. The singles prize winner received US$16,000 and 95 tournament points. Justine Henin and Ana Ivanovic, both of whom went on to win Grand Slam titles and become world No. 1, were amongst the singles champions.