WTA Essen 1996 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Iva Majoli won the 1996 Essen, defeating Jana Novotna 7-5 1-6 7-6 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Essen, Germany, from February 19 to February 25, 1996.

Champion
Iva Majoli
def. Jana Novotna , 7-5 1-6 7-6
Dates
Feb 19 — Feb 25
Location
Essen, Germany
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Feb 25, 1996* F Iva Majoli #4 7-5 1-6 7-6 Jana Novotna #12 H2H Match data
SF (2)
Feb 24, 1996* SF Iva Majoli #4 6-3 6-2 Asa Carlsson #35 H2H Match data
Feb 24, 1996* SF Jana Novotna #12 6-4 6-4 Anke Huber #5 H2H Match data
QF (4)
Feb 24, 1996* QF Anke Huber #5 6-4 7-5 Barbara Rittner #51 H2H Match data
Feb 24, 1996* QF Jana Novotna #12 7-6 2-6 6-3 Jennifer Capriati #42 H2H Match data
Feb 24, 1996* QF Iva Majoli #4 7-5 6-4 Els Callens #91 H2H Match data
Feb 24, 1996* QF Asa Carlsson #35 7-6 6-2 Rennae Stubbs #89 H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Feb 23, 1996* R16 Anke Huber #5 6-4 6-7 6-4 Miriam Oremans #46 H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1996* R16 Jana Novotna #12 0-6 6-4 6-1 Maria Strandlund Tomsvik H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1996* R16 Els Callens #91 6-2 6-4 Karin Kschwendt #68 H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1996* R16 Asa Carlsson #35 6-4 4-6 6-2 Helena Sukova #25 H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1996* R16 Jennifer Capriati #42 7-6 6-1 Barbara Schett #56 H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1996* R16 Barbara Rittner #51 6-4 6-4 Sabine Appelmans #27 H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1996* R16 Iva Majoli #4 6-4 6-2 Elena Makarova H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1996* R16 Rennae Stubbs #89 6-2 5-7 6-2 Claudia Porwik #144 H2H Match data
R32 (12)
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Helena Sukova #25 6-7 6-3 6-1 Laurence Courtois #59 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Rennae Stubbs #89 6-4 6-2 Katarzyna Nowak #65 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Sabine Appelmans #27 6-2 6-3 Lori Mcneil #42 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Els Callens #91 4-6 6-4 6-1 Melanie Schnell #115 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Miriam Oremans #46 6-2 6-2 Dominique Monami #53 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Asa Carlsson #35 6-7 6-1 6-0 Christina Singer #55 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Karin Kschwendt #68 4-6 6-3 6-0 Beate Reinstadler #77 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Maria Strandlund Tomsvik 6-4 7-6 Tatjana Jecmenica #85 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Barbara Rittner #51 6-1 6-4 Wiltrud Probst #142 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Elena Makarova 6-1 6-1 Patty Schnyder #143 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Jennifer Capriati #42 6-1 6-2 Kristie Boogert #32 H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1996* R32 Barbara Schett #56 3-6 6-3 6-4 Karina Habsudova #87 H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Helga Masthoff 1
Iva Majoli 1
Jana Novotna 1
Monica Seles 1
Natalia Medvedeva 1

Recent Finals

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

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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.