WTA Linz 1996 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Sabine Appelmans won the 1996 Linz, defeating Julie Halard-Decugis 6-2 6-4 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played on carpet courts in Linz, Austria, from February 26 to March 3, 1996.

Champion
Sabine Appelmans
def. Julie Halard-Decugis , 6-2 6-4
Dates
Feb 26 — Mar 3
Location
Linz, Austria
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Mar 3, 1996* F Sabine Appelmans #28 6-2 6-4 Julie Halard-Decugis #18 H2H Match data
SF (2)
Mar 2, 1996* SF Sabine Appelmans #28 6-4 7-5 Helena Sukova #26 H2H Match data
Mar 2, 1996* SF Julie Halard-Decugis #18 7-6 6-4 Elena Makarova H2H Match data
QF (4)
Mar 2, 1996* QF Helena Sukova #26 3-6 6-4 6-0 Asa Carlsson #30 H2H Match data
Mar 2, 1996* QF Elena Makarova 3-6 6-3 6-4 Laurence Courtois #62 H2H Match data
Mar 2, 1996* QF Sabine Appelmans #28 6-4 6-3 Jana Novotna #12 H2H Match data
Mar 2, 1996* QF Julie Halard-Decugis #18 7-5 6-3 Judith Wiesner #25 H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Mar 1, 1996* R16 Judith Wiesner #25 7-5 6-2 Karin Kschwendt #64 H2H Match data
Mar 1, 1996* R16 Jana Novotna #12 6-2 6-2 Katarina Studenikova #71 H2H Match data
Mar 1, 1996* R16 Asa Carlsson #30 7-6 6-3 Petra Schwarz #127 H2H Match data
Mar 1, 1996* R16 Laurence Courtois #62 (w/o) Magdalena Maleeva #6 H2H Match data
Mar 1, 1996* R16 Helena Sukova #26 6-2 6-3 Stephanie Rottier #97 H2H Match data
Mar 1, 1996* R16 Julie Halard-Decugis #18 7-5 6-1 Natalia Medvedeva #154 H2H Match data
Mar 1, 1996* R16 Sabine Appelmans #28 6-3 7-5 Miriam Oremans #42 H2H Match data
Mar 1, 1996* R16 Elena Makarova 6-4 6-4 Silvia Farina Elia #38 H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Judith Wiesner #25 6-2 6-4 Karina Habsudova #94 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Silvia Farina Elia #38 6-4 6-4 Olga Lugina #178 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Helena Sukova #26 6-2 6-2 Jana Kandarr #68 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Laurence Courtois #62 6-3 2-6 6-2 Magdalena Grzybowska #76 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Elena Makarova 7-6 6-2 Els Callens #70 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Asa Carlsson #30 2-6 6-3 6-4 Barbara Schwartz #388 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Julie Halard-Decugis #18 6-4 6-4 Barbara Schett #55 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Miriam Oremans #42 6-4 6-3 Meredith Mcgrath #53 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Petra Schwarz #127 6-3 2-6 6-4 Rennae Stubbs #74 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Sabine Appelmans #28 6-3 3-6 6-3 Melanie Schnell #119 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Magdalena Maleeva #6 6-3 6-4 Caroline Vis #186 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Karin Kschwendt #64 6-3 6-0 Sarah Pitkowski-Malcor #90 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Stephanie Rottier #97 2-6 6-2 6-0 Christina Singer #54 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Katarina Studenikova #71 6-4 6-3 Dominique Monami #51 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Jana Novotna #12 6-2 6-1 Wiltrud Probst #134 H2H Match data
Feb 29, 1996* R32 Natalia Medvedeva #154 6-4 6-3 Beate Reinstadler #113 H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Ana Ivanovic 2
Jana Novotna 2
Lindsay Davenport 2
Manuela Maleeva Fragniere 2
Sabine Appelmans 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Linz held?
Linz is held in Linz, Austria.
Who won the most recent Linz?
The 2026 Linz was won by Mirra Andreeva 1-6 6-4 6-3.
Who has won the most Linz titles?
Ana Ivanovic has won 2 Linz titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Linz played?
The first edition of Linz was held in 1991.
What surface is Linz played on?
Linz is played on carpet courts.