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1996 Australian Open Women’s Singles Championship Trophy presented to Monica Seles

  • Credit Gift of Monica Seles, 2010
  • Tournament Australian Open
  • Venue Melbourne Park
  • Manufacturer T.J. & H.M. Company (Australian)
  • Material sterling silver, wood
  • Date 1996
  • Dimensions Overall: (h) 33.02 cm

Monica Seles won four Australian Open Women’s Singles titles—three as a Yugoslavian, and after gaining United States citizenship, her last as an American. Seles defeated Germany’s Anke Huber 6-4, 6-1 to win her 4th Australian Open title and her last of nine major singles titles.

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