2004 Swisscom Challenge

2004 Swisscom Challenge 17–24 October 21st Tier I Series 28S / 16D Zürich, Switzerland Schluefweg USD1,300,000 Hard (indoor) AUS Alicia Molik ZIM Cara Black / AUS Rennae Stubbs Swisscom Challenge Zurich Open Zurich Open The 2004 Swisscom Challenge, also known as the Zurich Open, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts that was part of the Tier I Series of the 2004 WTA Tour. It was the 21st edition of the tournament and took place at the Schluefweg in Zürich, Switzerland, from 17 October until 24 October 2004. Unseeded Alicia Molik won the singles title and earned the $189,000 first-prize money.Molik upsets Sharapova in Zurich final http://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zurich/2004/molik-makes-her-mark_sto650878/story.shtml Eurosport 24 October 2004Molik ends Sharapova's hat-trick hopes http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/24/1098556294624.html The Sydney Morning Herald 25 October 2004Molik stuns Sharapova in Zurich final http://www.theage.com.au/news/Tennis/Molik-stuns-Sharapova-in-Zurich-final/2004/10/25/1098556329960.html The Age 25 October 2004 Finals Singles 2004 Swisscom Challenge – Singles AUS Alicia Molik defeated RUS Maria Sharapova 4–6, 6–2, 6–3 It was Molik's 2nd singles title of the year and the 3rd of her career. Doubles 2004 Swisscom Challenge – Doubles ZIM Cara Black / AUS Rennae Stubbs defeated ESP Virginia Ruano Pascual / ARG Paola Suárez 6–4, 6–4 References External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament draws Swisscom Challenge 2004 Category:2004 in Swiss tennis Category:October 2004 sports events in Europe Category:2004 in Swiss women's sport