WTA Auckland 1997 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Marion Maruska won the 1997 Auckland, defeating Judith Wiesner 6-3 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Auckland, New Zealand, from December 30, 1996 to January 5, 1997.

Champion
Marion Maruska
def. Judith Wiesner , 6-3 6-1
Dates
Dec 30 — Jan 5
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Round of 32
Marion Maruska #154 6-0 6-2
Rewa Harriman
Florencia Labat #42 6-4 6-4
Gala Leon Garcia #89
Anke Huber #7 6-3 6-3
Francesca Lubiani #91
Ann Grossman #72 7-5 4-6 2-1 (ret.)
Stephanie De Ville #74
Tamarine Tanasugarn #75 6-2 6-2
Alexandra Fusai #59
Laura Golarsa #145 6-1 7-6
Lindsay Lee-Waters #107
Sandra Cacic #78 6-3 7-5
Ines Gorrochategui #100
Linda Wild #29 2-6 6-4 6-3
Dally Randriantefy #114
Judith Wiesner #15 6-1 6-3
Ginger Helgeson #792
Sarah Pitkowski-Malcor #85 6-2 6-2
Aleksandra Olsza #96
Alexia Dechaume Balleret 7-6 7-5
Karin Kschwendt #53
Patricia Hy Boulais 5-7 7-5 7-5
Jolene Watanabe #73
Elena Pampoulova 6-1 2-6 6-4
Yuka Yoshida #102
Marlene Weingartner #211 6-0 6-4
Barbara Schett #32
Rika Hiraki #103 6-3 0-6 6-2
Dominique Monami #48
Janette Husarova #76 6-2 6-2
Cristina Torrens Valero #95
Round of 16
Marion Maruska #154 6-7 6-0 6-3
Florencia Labat #42
Anke Huber #7 6-4 6-2
Ann Grossman #72
Tamarine Tanasugarn #75 6-2 6-3
Laura Golarsa #145
Sandra Cacic #78 6-4 7-5
Linda Wild #29
Judith Wiesner #15 6-2 6-1
Sarah Pitkowski-Malcor #85
Alexia Dechaume Balleret 6-1 6-1
Patricia Hy Boulais
Elena Pampoulova 6-2 6-2
Marlene Weingartner #211
Rika Hiraki #103 2-6 6-1 6-4
Janette Husarova #76
Quarterfinals
Marion Maruska #154 6-4 2-6 6-2
Anke Huber #7
Tamarine Tanasugarn #75 3-6 6-4 6-4
Sandra Cacic #78
Judith Wiesner #15 6-4 7-6
Alexia Dechaume Balleret
Elena Pampoulova 6-3 0-6 6-4
Rika Hiraki #103
Semifinals
Marion Maruska #154 3-6 6-3 6-3
Tamarine Tanasugarn #75
Judith Wiesner #15 6-2 6-1
Elena Pampoulova
Final
Marion Maruska #154 6-3 6-1
Judith Wiesner #15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Auckland held?
Auckland is held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Who won the most recent Auckland?
The 2026 Auckland was won by Elina Svitolina 6-3 7-6(6).
Who has won the most Auckland titles?
Ann Jones has won 2 Auckland titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Auckland played?
The first edition of Auckland was held in 1969.
What surface is Auckland played on?
Auckland is played on hard courts.