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.
This event was organized by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and its level of importance on the tour changed over time, being classified as a Tier III, Tier V, and Tier IV tournament.