1989 Dow Classic | |
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Date | 12–18 June |
Edition | 8th |
Category | Category 2 |
Draw | 56S / 28D |
Prize money | $150,000 |
Surface | Grass / outdoor |
Location | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Venue | Edgbaston Priory Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Martina Navratilova | |
Doubles | |
Larisa Savchenko / Natasha Zvereva |
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