Essen is held in Essen, Germany.

Who won the most recent Essen?

The 1996 Essen was won by Iva Majoli, who defeated Jana Novotna 7-5 1-6 7-6.

When was the first Essen played?

The first edition of Essen was held in 1996.

What surface is Essen played on?

Essen is played on carpet courts.

WTA Essen 1996 Draw & Results

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Iva Majoli won the 1996 Essen, defeating Jana Novotna 7-5 1-6 7-6 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played February 19–25 on carpet courts in Essen, Germany.

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Champion

Iva Majoli

def. Jana Novotna , 7-5 1-6 7-6

Dates

Feb 19 — Feb 25

Location

Essen, Germany

Results

Round of 32

Iva Majoli #4

BYE

Elena Makarova 6-1 6-1

Patty Schnyder #143

Els Callens #91 4-6 6-4 6-1

Melanie Schnell #115

Karin Kschwendt #68 4-6 6-3 6-0

Beate Reinstadler #77

Asa Carlsson #35 6-7 6-1 6-0

Christina Singer #55

Helena Sukova #25 6-7 6-3 6-1

Laurence Courtois #59

Rennae Stubbs #89 6-4 6-2

Katarzyna Nowak #65

Claudia Porwik #144

BYE

Jana Novotna #12

BYE

Maria Strandlund Tomsvik 6-4 7-6

Tatjana Jecmenica #85

Jennifer Capriati 6-1 6-2

Kristie Boogert #32

Barbara Schett #56 3-6 6-3 6-4

Karina Habsudova #87

Anke Huber #5

BYE

Miriam Oremans #46 6-2 6-2

Dominique Monami #53

Barbara Rittner #51 6-1 6-4

Wiltrud Probst #142

Sabine Appelmans #27 6-2 6-3

Lori Mcneil #42

Round of 16

Iva Majoli #4 6-4 6-2

Elena Makarova

Els Callens #91 6-2 6-4

Karin Kschwendt #68

Asa Carlsson #35 6-4 4-6 6-2

Helena Sukova #25

Rennae Stubbs #89 6-2 5-7 6-2

Claudia Porwik #144

Jana Novotna #12 0-6 6-4 6-1

Maria Strandlund Tomsvik

Jennifer Capriati 7-6 6-1

Barbara Schett #56

Anke Huber #5 6-4 6-7 6-4

Miriam Oremans #46

Barbara Rittner #51 6-4 6-4

Sabine Appelmans #27

Quarterfinals

Iva Majoli #4 7-5 6-4

Els Callens #91

Asa Carlsson #35 7-6 6-2

Rennae Stubbs #89

Jana Novotna #12 7-6 2-6 6-3

Jennifer Capriati

Anke Huber #5 6-4 7-5

Barbara Rittner #51

Semifinals

Iva Majoli #4 6-3 6-2

Asa Carlsson #35

Jana Novotna #12 6-4 6-4

Anke Huber #5

Final

Iva Majoli #4 7-5 1-6 7-6

Jana Novotna #12

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Essen.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

Iva Majoli 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Iva Majoli 4 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

Anke Huber 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Essen finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Iva Majoli #4	7-5 1-6 7-6	Jana Novotna #12	H2H	Match data	1996	Carpet

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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, who defeated Jana Novotna 7-5 1-6 7-6.
When was the first Essen played?: The first edition of Essen was held in 1996.
What surface is Essen played on?: Essen is played on carpet courts.