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later that year, where Mauresmo would win in three sets.

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was the defending champion, but she was defeated in the third round by Daniela Hantuchová. This tournament saw three-time

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make her first

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Seeds

Qualifying

Draw

Finals

Top half

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Bottom half

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

Championship match statistics

References

External links

2006 Australian Open – Women's draws and results
at the International Tennis Federation {{DEFAULTSORT:2006 Australian Open - Women's Singles Women's Singles Australian Open (tennis) by year – Women's singles 2006 in Australian women's sport