1990 Dow Classic

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1990 Dow Classic
Date11–17 June
Edition9th
Category Tier IV
Draw56S / 28D
Surface Grass / outdoor
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom
Venue Edgbaston Priory Club
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Doubles
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko-Neiland / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natalia Zvereva
  1989  · Birmingham Classic ·  1991  

The 1990 Dow Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of Tier IV of the 1990 WTA Tour. It was the 9th edition of the event. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 11 June until 17 June 1990. Zina Garrison won the singles title.

Contents

Entrants

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison defeated Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková 6–4, 6–1

Doubles

Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko-Neiland / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natalia Zvereva defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Lise Gregory / Flag of the United States.svg Gretchen Magers 3–6, 6–3, 6–3

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