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2003 WTA German Open – Doubles

Doubles
2003 WTA German Open
Champions Spain Virginia Ruano Pascual
Argentina Paola Suárez
Runners-up Belgium Kim Clijsters
Japan Ai Sugiyama
Final score 6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Events
Singles Doubles
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Elena Dementieva and Janette Husárová were the defending champions, but had different outcomes. Dementieva had to withdraw due to a left foot strain, while Husárová teamd up with Elena Likhovtseva and reached the semifinals.

Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Suárez won the title, defeating Kim Clijsters and Ai Sugiyama 6–3, 4–6, 6–4 in the final. It was the 20th title for Ruano Pascual and the 27th title for Suárez in their respective doubles careers. It was also the 2nd title for the pair during this season, after their win in Charleston.

The first four seeds received a bye into the second round.


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