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2006 Acura Classic
DateJuly 29 – August 6
Edition28th
CategoryTier I
Draw56S / 28D
Prize moneyUSD 1,340,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationSan Diego, California, U.S.
Champions
Singles
Russia Maria Sharapova
Doubles
Zimbabwe Cara Black / Australia Rennae Stubbs
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The 2006 Acura Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in San Diego in the United States which was part of Tier I of the 2006 WTA Tour. It was the 28th edition of the tournament and was held from July 29 through August 6, 2006. Second-seeded Maria Sharapova won the singles title and earned $196,900 first-prize money as well as 300 ranking points.

Finals

Singles

Russia Maria Sharapova defeated Belgium Kim Clijsters, 7–5, 7–5

  • It was Sharapova's 2nd title of the year and the 12th of her career.

Doubles

Zimbabwe Cara Black / Australia Rennae Stubbs defeated Germany Anna-Lena Grönefeld / United States Meghann Shaughnessy, 6–2, 6–2

  • It was Black's 1st title of the year and the 36th of her career. It was Stubbs' 2nd title of the year and the 54th of her career.