The 1996 Toray Pan Pacific Open was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo in Japan that was part of Tier I of the 1996 WTA Tour. It was the 21st edition of the tournament and was held from January 29 through February 4, 1996. Eighth-seeded Iva Majoli won the singles title.[1]
| 1996 Toray Pan Pacific Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 29 – February 4 |
| Edition | 21st |
| Category | Tier I |
| Draw | 28S / 16D |
| Prize money | $926,250 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Venue | Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Iva Majoli | |
| Doubles | |
 Gigi Fernández /  Natasha Zvereva | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Iva Majoli defeated 
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6–4, 6–1
- It was Majoli's 1st title of the year and the 3rd of her career.
Doubles
edit Gigi Fernández / Natasha Zvereva defeated 
Mariaan de Swardt / 
Irina Spîrlea 7–6, 6–3
- It was Fernández's 1st title of the year and the 64th of her career. It was Zvereva's 1st title of the year and the 61st of her career.
References
edit- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1997). International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1997. London: CollinsWillow. p. 175. ISBN 9780002187145.