Chicago tournament history

Explore the recorded Chicago final from 1996. Open an edition for its draw and match results.

Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Recorded outcomes
1
First recorded
1996
Latest recorded
1996
Latest champion

Record Book

Career Leaders

Champion Records

Youngest & Oldest Champions

Age at the start of the tournament.

  1. Jana Novotna 28.1 years
    Youngest · 1996
  2. Jana Novotna 28.1 years
    Oldest · 1996

Lowest-Ranked Champion

Entering singles ranking.

  1. 1 Jana Novotna No. 5
    1996

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

Tournament Outcomes by Season

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataCategorySurface
1996 Jana Novotna #5 6-4 3-6 6-1 Jennifer Capriati #50 H2H Match data Tier II modern equivalent WTA 500 Carpet

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chicago held?
Chicago is held in Chicago, United States.
Who won the most recent Chicago?
The 1996 Chicago was won by Jana Novotna, who defeated Jennifer Capriati 6-4 3-6 6-1.
When was the first Chicago played?
The first edition of Chicago was held in 1996.
What surface is Chicago played on?
Chicago is played on carpet courts.