1996 Open Gaz de France | |
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Date | 13–18 February |
Edition | 4th |
Category | Tier II |
Draw | 28S / 16D |
Prize money | $450,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | Paris, France |
Venue | Stade Pierre de Coubertin |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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Julie Halard-Decugis defeated
Iva Majoli 7–5, 7–6(7–4)
Kristie Boogert /
Jana Novotná defeated
Julie Halard-Decugis /
Nathalie Tauziat 6–4, 6–3
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