1990 Fernleaf International Classic – Doubles

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Doubles
1990 Fernleaf International Classic
Final
Champions Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natalia Medvedeva
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Leila Meskhi
Runners-up Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michelle Jaggard
Flag of New Zealand.svg Julie Richardson
Score6–3, 2–6, 6–4
Details
Draw16
Seeds4
Events
Singles Doubles
  1989  · Wellington Classic ·  1991  

Elizabeth Smylie and Janine Tremelling were the defending champions, but none competed this year.

Contents

Natalia Medvedeva and Leila Meskhi won the title by defeating Michelle Jaggard and Julie Richardson 6–3, 2–6, 6–4 in the final. [1]

Seeds

  1. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natalia Medvedeva / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Leila Meskhi (champions)
  2. Flag of New Zealand.svg Belinda Cordwell / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Louise Field (semifinals)
  3. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Carin Bakkum / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Simone Schilder (first round)
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michelle Jaggard / Flag of New Zealand.svg Julie Richardson (final)

Draw

Key

Draw

First round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
1 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg N Medvedeva
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg L Meskhi
66
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg S Appelmans
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg S Wasserman
2 3 1 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg N Medvedeva
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg L Meskhi
67
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S Loosemore
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A Simpkin
67 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S Loosemore
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A Simpkin
4 6
Flag of Germany.svg S Frankl
Flag of Germany.svg EM Schürhoff
2 5 1 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg N Medvedeva
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg L Meskhi
67
3 Flag of the Netherlands.svg C Bakkum
Flag of the Netherlands.svg S Schilder
3 6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg M Bowrey
Flag of New Zealand.svg C Toleafoa
4 6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg M Bowrey
Flag of New Zealand.svg C Toleafoa
67 Flag of Australia (converted).svg M Bowrey
Flag of New Zealand.svg C Toleafoa
6 76
Flag of Sweden.svg M Ekstrand
Flag of Denmark.svg L Vandborg
65 2 Flag of the United States.svg D Faber
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg T Zambrzycki
75 2
Flag of the United States.svg D Faber
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg T Zambrzycki
1 761 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg N Medvedeva
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg L Meskhi
62 6
Flag of Germany.svg W Probst
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C Wood
5 62 4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg M Jaggard
Flag of New Zealand.svg J Richardson
3 64
Flag of Germany.svg A Huber
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg M Maleeva-Fragnière
74 6 Flag of Germany.svg A Huber
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg M Maleeva-Fragnière
4 5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg K Godridge
Flag of New Zealand.svg R Seeman
3 73 4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg M Jaggard
Flag of New Zealand.svg J Richardson
67
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg M Jaggard
Flag of New Zealand.svg J Richardson
66 64 Flag of Australia (converted).svg M Jaggard
Flag of New Zealand.svg J Richardson
66
Flag of Austria.svg B Reinstadler
Flag of Finland.svg P Thorén
672 Flag of New Zealand.svg B Cordwell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg L Field
2 3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg D Jones
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sharon McNamara
4 6 Flag of Austria.svg B Reinstadler
Flag of Finland.svg P Thorén
1 4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg T Morton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg R Stubbs
4 2 2 Flag of New Zealand.svg B Cordwell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg L Field
66
2 Flag of New Zealand.svg B Cordwell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg L Field
66

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References

  1. "WTA Wellington Doubles 1990 Results". Tennis 24. Retrieved 6 December 2023.