WTA Sydney 2006 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Justine Henin won the 2006 Sydney, defeating Francesca Schiavone 4-6 7-5 7-5 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played on hard courts in Sydney, Australia, from January 9 to January 15, 2006.

Champion
def. Francesca Schiavone , 4-6 7-5 7-5
Dates
Jan 9 — Jan 15
Location
Sydney, Australia
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Hard
Prize money
Round of 32
Justine Henin #8 6-3 6-3
Vera Dushevina #43 6-4 3-6 6-1
BYE
Maria Kirilenko #25 6-4 3-0 (ret.)
Svetlana Kuznetsova #14 6-1 5-7 7-5
Ana Ivanovic #21 6-2 6-4
Zi Yan #101 6-3 6-3
BYE
Na Li #54 6-4 6-1
Nicole Vaidisova #16 6-4 4-6 6-1
Yuliana Fedak #118 6-4 3-6 6-3
Daniela Hantuchova #17 6-4 2-6 6-2
Round of 16
Justine Henin #8 6-2 6-2
Svetlana Kuznetsova #14 6-3 (ret.)
Francesca Schiavone #15 3-6 7-6(5) 6-1
Zi Yan #101
Kim Clijsters #2 6-3 6-1
Na Li #54
Nicole Vaidisova #16 6-3 6-3
Daniela Hantuchova #17 3-6 6-3 6-4
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Justine Henin #8 4-6 7-5 7-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sydney held?
Sydney is held in Sydney, Australia.
Who won the most recent Sydney?
The 2022 Sydney was won by Paula Badosa 6-3 4-6 7-6(4).
Who has won the most Sydney titles?
Martina Navratilova has won 5 Sydney titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Sydney played?
The first edition of Sydney was held in 1969.
What surface is Sydney played on?
Sydney is played on hard courts.