The event was affiliated with the Women 's Tennis Association ( WTA ) .
The event was was classed variously as a Tier III ( 2001 ) , a Tier V ( 2002 -- 2005 ) , and a Tier IV ( 2006 ) on the WTA Tour .
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 .