WTA Prague 1997 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Joannette Kruger won the 1997 Prague, defeating Marion Maruska 6-1 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Prague, Czech Republic, from July 14 to July 20, 1997.

Champion
Joannette Kruger
def. Marion Maruska , 6-1 6-1
Dates
Jul 14 — Jul 20
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Round of 32
Joannette Kruger #66 6-3 6-2
Olga Barabanschikova #75
Nino Louarsabishvili 3-6 6-2 6-2
Sandra Kleinova #58
Alexia Dechaume Balleret 6-4 4-6 6-4
Eva Martincova #102
Brenda Schultz-Mccarthy #14 6-2 6-1
Radomira Zrubakova #84
Veronika Martinek #194 6-4 6-3
Petra Langrova #83
Wiltrud Probst #93 3-6 7-6 6-4
Patty Schnyder #32
Denisa Chladkova #43 6-7 6-0 6-1
Milena Nekvapilova #264
Radka Bobkova #267 6-3 6-4
Eva Melicharova
Marion Maruska #64 6-0 6-2
Katarina Studenikova #52
Laurence Courtois #364 6-2 7-6
Jana Kandarr #71
Karina Habsudova #18 6-4 6-3
Gala Leon Garcia #94
Mariana Diaz-Oliva #88 6-2 6-2
Paola Suarez #103
Catalina Cristea #69 6-2 0-1 (ret.)
Adriana Rikl Gersi #59
Rene Simpson #100 7-5 6-1
Kristie Boogert #76
Ludmila Richterova #242 6-3 6-1
Radka Pelikanova #278
Ruxandra Dragomir Ilie 6-3 4-6 6-4
Magdalena Grzybowska #73
Round of 16
Joannette Kruger #66 6-2 5-7 6-4
Nino Louarsabishvili
Alexia Dechaume Balleret 3-6 6-2 6-1
Brenda Schultz-Mccarthy #14
Veronika Martinek #194 6-0 6-2
Wiltrud Probst #93
Denisa Chladkova #43 7-6 6-4
Radka Bobkova #267
Marion Maruska #64 (w/o)
Laurence Courtois #364
Karina Habsudova #18 4-6 6-2 4-0 (ret.)
Mariana Diaz-Oliva #88
Catalina Cristea #69 6-3 6-3
Rene Simpson #100
Ludmila Richterova #242 7-6 6-4
Ruxandra Dragomir Ilie
Quarterfinals
Joannette Kruger #66 4-6 7-6 6-1
Alexia Dechaume Balleret
Veronika Martinek #194 6-4 6-0
Denisa Chladkova #43
Marion Maruska #64 7-5 1-6 6-4
Karina Habsudova #18
Catalina Cristea #69 6-2 2-6 7-5
Ludmila Richterova #242
Semifinals
Joannette Kruger #66 7-5 6-1
Veronika Martinek #194
Marion Maruska #64 6-2 6-1
Catalina Cristea #69
Final
Joannette Kruger #66 6-1 6-1
Marion Maruska #64

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Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
2025 Hard Marie Bouzkova 2-6 6-1 6-3 Linda Noskova H2H Match data
2024 Hard Magda Linette 6-2 6-1 Magdalena Frech H2H Match data
2023 Hard Nao Hibino 6-4 6-1 Linda Noskova H2H Match data
2022 Hard Marie Bouzkova 6-0 6-3 Anastasia Potapova H2H Match data
2021 Hard Barbora Krejcikova 6-2 6-0 Tereza Martincova H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Prague held?
Prague is held in Prague, Czech Republic.
Who won the most recent Prague?
The 2025 Prague was won by Marie Bouzkova 2-6 6-1 6-3.
Who has won the most Prague titles?
Marie Bouzkova has won 2 Prague titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Prague played?
The first edition of Prague was held in 1969.
What surface is Prague played on?
Prague is played on clay courts.