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.[1][2][3]
| 2004 Swisscom Challenge | |
|---|---|
| Date | 17–24 October |
| Edition | 21st |
| Category | Tier I Series |
| Draw | 28S / 16D |
| Prize money | USD $1,300,000 |
| Surface | Hard (indoor) |
| Location | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Venue | Schluefweg |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Alicia Molik | |
| Doubles | |
 Cara Black / Rennae Stubbs | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Alicia Molik defeated 
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
edit Cara Black / Rennae Stubbs defeated 
Virginia Ruano Pascual / 
Paola Suárez 6–4, 6–4
References
edit- ^ "Molik upsets Sharapova in Zurich final". Eurosport. 24 October 2004.
- ^ "Molik ends Sharapova's hat-trick hopes". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 October 2004.
- ^ "Molik stuns Sharapova in Zurich final". The Age. 25 October 2004.