1989 Virginia Slims of Houston | |
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Date | April 24–30 |
Edition | 19th |
Category | Category 4 |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $250,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Venue | Westside Tennis Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Monica Seles | |
Doubles | |
Katrina Adams / Zina Garrison |
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