1989 Fernleaf Classic

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1989 Fernleaf Classic
Date6–12 February
Edition2nd
Category1
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location Wellington, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janine Thompson
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The 1989 Fernleaf Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Wellington, New Zealand, and was part of the Category 1 tier of the 1989 WTA Tour. It was the 2nd edition of the tournament and was held from 6 February until 12 February 1989. First-seeded Conchita Martínez won the singles title. [1] [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jo-Anne Faull 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janine Thompson defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tracey Morton / Flag of Austria.svg Heidi Sprung 7–6(7–3), 6–1

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References

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