Essen — Full tournament history

Covers 5 recorded editions from 1971 to 1996. The page shows title leaders, champions, scores, runners-up, surfaces, categories, H2H links, and match data links when available.

Editions
5
First edition
1971
Latest edition
1996
Defending champion
Iva Majoli

Most Titles

PlayerTitlesSeasons
Helga Masthoff 1 1971
Iva Majoli 1 1996
Jana Novotna 1 1994
Monica Seles 1 1992
Natalia Medvedeva 1 1993

Tournament Finals by Season

SeasonCategorySurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1996 WTA 250 Carpet Iva Majoli #4 7-5 1-6 7-6 Jana Novotna #12 H2H Match data
1994 WTA 250 Hard Jana Novotna #4 6-2 6-4 Iva Majoli #19 H2H Match data
1993 WTA 250 Hard Natalia Medvedeva #40 6-7 7-5 6-4 Conchita Martínez #5 H2H Match data
1992 WTA 250 Carpet Monica Seles #1 6-0 6-3 Mary Joe Fernandez #7 H2H Match data
1971 WTA 250 Clay Helga Masthoff 3-6 6-0 6-2 Heide Orth H2H Match data

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Essen held?
Essen is held in Essen, Germany.
Who won the most recent Essen?
The 1996 Essen was won by Iva Majoli 7-5 1-6 7-6.
Who has won the most Essen titles?
Helga Masthoff has won 1 Essen title, the most by any player.
When was the first Essen played?
The first edition of Essen was held in 1971.
What surface is Essen played on?
Essen is played on carpet courts.