Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_88 (surface VARCHAR, partner VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
What type of surface was played on when julie halard-decugis was the partner on October 8, 2000?
### Answer:
SELECT surface FROM table_name_88 WHERE partner = "julie halard-decugis" AND date = "october 8, 2000"