The 1989 Fernleaf Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Wellington, New Zealand and was part of the Category 1 tier of the 1989 WTA Tour. It was the 2nd edition of the tournament and was held from 6 February until 12 February 1989. First-seeded Conchita Martínez won the singles title.[1][2]

1989 Fernleaf Classic
Date6–12 February
Edition2nd
Category1
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationWellington, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
Spain Conchita Martínez
Doubles
Australia Elizabeth Smylie / Australia Janine Thompson
← 1988 · Wellington Classic · 1990 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Conchita Martínez defeated   Jo-Anne Faull 6–1, 6–2

  • It was Martínez's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

Doubles

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  Elizabeth Smylie /   Janine Thompson defeated   Tracey Morton /   Heidi Sprung 7–6(7–3), 6–1

  • It was Smylie's 1st title of the year and the 22nd of her career. It was Thompson's 1st title of the year and the 3rd of her career.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1990). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1990. London: Willow Books. pp. 164, 202. ISBN 9780002183550.
  2. ^ Bloch Shallouf, Renee; Reynolds, Robyn, eds. (1990). 1990 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 345.
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