1996 Open Gaz de France

1996 Open Gaz de France 13–18 February 4th Tier II 28S / 16D $450,000 Carpet / indoor Paris, France Stade Pierre de Coubertin FRA Julie Halard-Decugis NED Kristie Boogert / CZE Jana Novotná The 1996 Open Gaz de France was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris in France that was part of the Tier II category of the 1996 WTA Tour. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 13 February until 18 February 1996. Unseeded Julie Halard-Decugis won the singles title.International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1997 1997 CollinsWillow London 9780002187145 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) 168, 175 Finals Singles 1996 Open Gaz de France – Singles FRA Julie Halard-Decugis defeated CRO Iva Majoli 7–5, 7–6(7–4) It was Halard-Decugis' 2nd and last singles title of the year and the 6th of her career. Doubles 1996 Open Gaz de France – Doubles NED Kristie Boogert / CZE Jana Novotná defeated FRA Julie Halard-Decugis / FRA Nathalie Tauziat 6–4, 6–3 It was Boogert's 1st doubles title of the year and of her career. It was Novotná's 1st doubles title of the year and the 56th of her career. References External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament draws Open Gaz de France Category:Open GDF Suez Open Gaz de France Open Gaz de France Open Gaz de France