1992 Dow Classic

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1992 Dow Classic
Date8–14 June
Edition11th
Category Tier IV
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$150,000
Surface Grass / outdoor
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom
Venue Edgbaston Priory Club
Champions
Singles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
  1991  · Birmingham Classic ·  1993  

The 1992 Dow Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of Tier IV of the 1992 WTA Tour. It was the 11th edition of the event and the last to be named the "Dow Classic" before the tournament sponsor changed to DFS. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom from 8 June until 14 June 1992.

Contents

Entrants

Finals

Singles

Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jenny Byrne 6–2, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs defeated Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Elna Reinach 5–7, 6–3, 8–6

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