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Upcoming Tournaments

Brisbane International

Brisbane International

Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
Dec 29 - Jan 04
Shenzhen Open

Shenzhen Open

Shenzhen, CHINA
Dec 29 - Jan 04
ASB Classic

ASB Classic

Auckand, NEW ZEALAND
Dec 30 - Jan 04
Apia International Sydney

Apia International Sydney

Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Jan 05 - Jan 10
Hobart International

Hobart International

Hobart, AUSTRALIA
Jan 05 - Jan 11
Australian Open

Australian Open

Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
Jan 13 - Jan 25
Challenge Bell

Challenge Bell

Quebec City, CANADA
Sep 08 - Sep 14

Tournament Info

Tier: International
Prize Money: $250,000
Surface: Hard
Director: Jacques Herisset
The Challenge Bell was created in 1993 as a result of a Tennis Canada Initiative aimed at offering a high-quality international sporting event. The tournament has since become one of the most prestigious events in Québec and even all of Canada. In fact, it has been honored as the WTA's International Tournament Of The Year a record eight times, including every year from 1995 to 2000.

Past champions include WTA greats Jennifer Capriati, Lindsay Davenport and Maria Sharapova.

Capital of the Canadian province of Québec, Québec City is famous for its historic sites, art galleries, museums, carnivals and festivals. It also hosts a variety of sports teams and events.
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Previous Winners

Year Draws Singles Doubles
2013 Lucie Safarova Anastasia Rodionova / Alla Kudryavtseva
2012 Kirsten Flipkens Tatjana Maria / Kristina Mladenovic
2011 Barbora Zahlavova Strycova Raquel Kops-Jones / Abigail Spears
2010 Tamira Paszek Sofia Arvidsson / Johanna Larsson
2009 Melinda Czink Barbora Zahlavova Strycova / Vania King
2008 Nadia Petrova Anna-Lena Groenefeld / Vania King
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  • Safarova Serves Up Québec City Title

    Safarova Serves Up Québec City Title

    September 15, 2013
    Lucie Safarova outdid Marina Erakovic for her fifth WTA title - and first in over five years - at the Bell Challenge. She's the second left-hander to win a WTA title in 2013 - who's the other one?
  • Erakovic Holds Off McHale In Semifinals

    Erakovic Holds Off McHale In Semifinals

    September 14, 2013
    Marina Erakovic held off a late surge from Christina McHale to return to the Bell Challenge final. She is now in her fourth WTA final - what links all of them together? Read on to find out.
  • Safarova Battles Back Against Bouchard

    Safarova Battles Back Against Bouchard

    September 14, 2013
    Lucie Safarova lifted her game and dashed the hopes of the Québecois home fans on Saturday, coming back to beat Canadian No.1 Eugenie Bouchard in the Bell Challenge semifinals.
  • Erakovic & McHale Sneak Into Semifinals

    Erakovic & McHale Sneak Into Semifinals

    September 13, 2013
    Marina Erakovic and Christina McHale were both in survival mode on Quarterfinal Friday at the Bell Challenge, and will now square off for a spot in the final of the International-level event.
  • Bouchard Into Semifinals & Top 50

    Bouchard Into Semifinals & Top 50

    September 13, 2013
    Eugenie Bouchard pulled off an upset over No.2 seed Kristina Mladenovic to reach the Bell Challenge semifinals and break the Top 50. Next for the Canadian is No.3 seed Lucie Safarova.
  • WTA Diary: Serena's Ratings Winner

    WTA Diary: Serena's Ratings Winner

    September 12, 2013
    Catch up on all the WTA news from the past seven days, including Serena and Vika's TV ratings winner and Martina's thoughts on her comeback so far.
  • Quarterfinals Set In Québec City

    Quarterfinals Set In Québec City

    September 12, 2013
    The second round of the Bell Challenge wrapped up, with one player - Ajla Tomljanovic - breaking through to her first WTA quarterfinal, though it definitely wasn't the way she wanted.
  • Quotable Quotes: Québec & Tashkent

    Quotable Quotes: Québec & Tashkent

    September 11, 2013
    What does Christina McHale think of Serena Williams? How does Vesna Dolonc balance married life and tennis? What keeps calling Marina Erakovic's name in Québec? Read on to find out...
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Previous Winners

Year Draws Singles Doubles
2013 Lucie Safarova Anastasia Rodionova / Alla Kudryavtseva
2012 Kirsten Flipkens Tatjana Maria / Kristina Mladenovic
2011 Barbora Zahlavova Strycova Raquel Kops-Jones / Abigail Spears
2010 Tamira Paszek Sofia Arvidsson / Johanna Larsson
2009 Melinda Czink Barbora Zahlavova Strycova / Vania King
2008 Nadia Petrova Anna-Lena Groenefeld / Vania King
2007 Lindsay Davenport Raquel Kops-Jones / Christina Fusano
2006 Marion Bartoli Laura Granville / Carly Gullickson
2005 Amy Frazier Anastasia Rodionova / Elena Vesnina
2004 Martina Sucha Ma. Emilia Salerni / Carly Gullickson
2003 Maria Sharapova Ting (sr) Li / Tiantian Sun
2002 Elena Bovina Samantha Reeves / Jessica Steck
2001 Meghann Shaughnessy Samantha Reeves / Adriana Serra Zanetti
2000 Chanda Rubin Nicole Pratt / Meghann Shaughnessy
1999 Jennifer Capriati Amy Frazier / Katie Schlukebir
1998 Tara Snyder Lori McNeil / Kimberly Po-Messerli
1997 Brenda Schultz-McCarthy Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs
1996 Lisa Raymond Debbie Graham / Brenda Schultz-McCarthy
1995 Brenda Schultz-McCarthy Nicole Arendt / Manon Bollegraf
1994 Katerina Maleeva Elna Reinach / Nathalie Tauziat
1993 Nathalie Tauziat Katrina Adams / Manon Bollegraf
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