Paris is held in Paris, France.

Who won the most recent Paris?

The 1996 Paris was won by Julie Halard-Decugis, who defeated Iva Majoli 7-5 7-6.

When was the first Paris played?

The first edition of Paris was held in 1996.

What surface is Paris played on?

Paris is played on clay courts.

WTA Paris 1996 Draw & Results

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Julie Halard-Decugis won the 1996 Paris, defeating Iva Majoli 7-5 7-6 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played February 13–19 on clay courts in Paris, France.

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Champion

Julie Halard-Decugis

def. Iva Majoli , 7-5 7-6

Dates

Feb 13 — Feb 19

Location

Paris, France

Results

Round of 32

Julie Halard-Decugis #32 6-3 6-4

Helena Sukova #23

Sabine Appelmans #25 6-3 7-5

Melanie Schnell #114

Anke Huber #5

BYE

Dominique Monami #52 6-4 6-3

Elena Makarova

Silvia Farina Elia #55 6-1 6-4

Kristie Boogert #29

Martina Hingis #16 6-2 6-2

Meredith Mcgrath #50

Petra Begerow #49 6-4 7-5

Laurence Courtois #62

Mary Pierce #11

BYE

Iva Majoli #4

BYE

Sandrine Testud #37 4-6 6-2 6-2

Natalia Medvedeva #168

Nathalie Dechy #215 6-3 4-6 6-4

Lori Mcneil #36

Nathalie Tauziat #20 6-3 6-1

Barbara Rittner #44

Magdalena Maleeva #7

BYE

Elena Likhovtseva #33 4-6 6-4 6-2

Anne-Gaelle Sidot #122

Miriam Oremans #53 6-1 6-7 6-2

Mariaan De Swardt

Judith Wiesner #26 1-6 7-5 6-3

Jana Novotna #12

Round of 16

Julie Halard-Decugis #32 3-6 6-2 7-6

Sabine Appelmans #25

Anke Huber #5 7-6 7-6

Dominique Monami #52

Silvia Farina Elia #55 6-3 6-1

Martina Hingis #16

Petra Begerow #49 7-5 7-5

Mary Pierce #11

Iva Majoli #4 (w/o)

Sandrine Testud #37

Nathalie Dechy #215 7-5 1-6 7-5

Nathalie Tauziat #20

Magdalena Maleeva #7 6-0 6-3

Elena Likhovtseva #33

Miriam Oremans #53 6-7 7-6 7-6

Judith Wiesner #26

Quarterfinals

Julie Halard-Decugis #32 6-3 2-6 7-6

Anke Huber #5

Silvia Farina Elia #55 6-3 6-1

Petra Begerow #49

Iva Majoli #4 4-6 6-4 6-1

Nathalie Dechy #215

Magdalena Maleeva #7 6-3 6-4

Miriam Oremans #53

Semifinals

Julie Halard-Decugis #32 6-4 6-4

Silvia Farina Elia #55

Iva Majoli #4 1-6 7-5 6-3

Magdalena Maleeva #7

Final

Julie Halard-Decugis #18 7-5 7-6

Iva Majoli #4

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Paris.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

Iva Majoli 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Julie Halard-Decugis 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

Anke Huber 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Paris finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Julie Halard-Decugis #18	7-5 7-6	Iva Majoli #4	H2H	Match data	1996	Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paris held?: Paris is held in Paris, France.
Who won the most recent Paris?: The 1996 Paris was won by Julie Halard-Decugis, who defeated Iva Majoli 7-5 7-6.
When was the first Paris played?: The first edition of Paris was held in 1996.
What surface is Paris played on?: Paris is played on clay courts.