1990 Fernleaf International Classic

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1990 Fernleaf International Classic
Date5–11 February
Edition3rd
Category Tier V
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location Wellington, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
Flag of Germany.svg Wiltrud Probst
Doubles
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natalia Medvedeva / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Leila Meskhi
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The 1990 Fernleaf International Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Wellington, New Zealand, and was part of the Tier V category of the 1990 WTA Tour. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from 5 February until 11 February 1990. Sixth-seeded Wiltrud Probst won the singles title. [1] [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Germany.svg Wiltrud Probst defeated Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Leila Meskhi 1–6, 6–4, 6–0

Doubles

Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natalia Medvedeva / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Leila Meskhi defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michelle Jaggard / Flag of New Zealand.svg Julie Richardson 6–3, 2–6, 6–4

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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1991). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1991. London: Collins Willow. pp. 150, 166. ISBN   9780002184038.
  2. Bloch Shallouf, Renee; Clerys, Doug, eds. (1991). 1991 Women's Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WTA. p. 349.