2006 Nordea Nordic Light Open Explained

The 2006 Nordea Nordic Light Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 4th edition of the Nordic Light Open, and was part of the Tier IV Series of the 2006 WTA Tour. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and took place at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium in Stockholm, Sweden, from 7 August until 13 August 2006. Third-seeded Zheng Jie won the singles title and earned $22,900 first-prize money.[1] [2]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 2006 Nordea Nordic Light Open – Singles. Zheng Jie defeated Anastasia Myskina, 6–4, 6–1

Doubles

See main article: 2006 Nordea Nordic Light Open – Doubles. Eva Birnerová / Jarmila Gajdošová defeated Yan Zi / Zheng Jie, 0–6, 6–4, 6–2

Prize money and ranking points

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32width=85Q3width=85Q2width=85Q1
Singles$22,000$12,345$6,650$3,580$1,925$1,035$555$300$175
Doubles *$6,750$3,640$1,960$1,050$565

Ranking points

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
Singles95674324121
Doubles1

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jie Zheng wins the Nordic Light Open. UPI. 13 August 2006.
  2. Web site: Zheng beats top seed Myskina for Nordic Light title. ESPN. 13 August 2006.