The 2004 SEAT Open was a professional women’s tennis tournament that formed part of the 2004 WTA Tour. It was classified as a Tier III event and was held on indoor hard courts at the Kockelscheuer Sport Centre in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
Tournament details
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Edition | 9th edition of the tournament (originally founded in 1996) |
| Dates | 20 – 26 September 2004 |
| Venue | Kockelscheuer Sport Centre, Luxembourg |
| Surface | Indoor hard court |
| Tour category | Tier III (WTA Tour) |
| Prize money | Approximately US$170,000 |
Context within the 2004 WTA Tour
The SEAT Open was scheduled late in the European indoor season, following the Asian swing and preceding the year‑end championships. As a Tier III tournament, it offered a moderate amount of ranking points and attracted a mix of top‑ranked players, rising stars, and local competitors.
Notable participants
The entry list featured a range of players ranked within the top 100, including several who had achieved success on the WTA Tour. The tournament also provided a platform for Luxembourgian player Anne Kremer, who frequently competed in her home event.
Results
Specific match results, including the singles and doubles champions, are not available in the consulted encyclopedic sources.
Historical significance
The SEAT Open served as an important indoor event for players to gain points and momentum toward the season’s conclusion. Its sponsorship by the automobile manufacturer SEAT continued a long‑standing partnership that helped sustain the tournament’s status within the WTA calendar until the event’s rebranding in later years.
References
- Women's Tennis Association (WTA) official archives on Tier III events, 2004 season.
- Tournament records from the Luxembourg Tennis Federation.
No speculative or unverified information is included.
