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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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 #42 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 #42 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 #42
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

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.