1996 Pupp Czech Open

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The 1996 Pupp Czech Open, also known as the WTA Karlovy Vary, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic that was part of Tier IV of the 1996 WTA Tour. It was the only edition of the tournament and was held from 10 September until 15 September 1996. Fifth-seeded Ruxandra Dragomir won the singles title. [1]

1996 Pupp Czech Open
Date10–15 September
Edition1
CategoryTier IV
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$160,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationKarlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Champions
Singles
Romania Ruxandra Dragomir
Doubles
Slovakia Karina Habšudová / Czech Republic Helena Suková
1996 Pupp Czech Open

Finals

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Singles

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  Ruxandra Dragomir defeated   Patty Schnyder 6–2, 3–6, 6–4

  • It was Dragomir's 2nd title of the year and the 4th of her career.

Doubles

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  Karina Habšudová /   Helena Suková defeated   Eva Martincová /   Elena Pampoulova 3–6, 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Habšudová's only title of the year and the 1st of her career. It was Suková's 3rd title of the year and the 75th of her career.

References

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  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1997). International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1997. London: CollinsWillow. pp. 184–85. ISBN 9780002187145.
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