1989 Dow Classic

The 1989 Dow Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on grass courts at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham in England that was part of the Category 2 tier of the 1989 WTA Tour. It was the 8th edition of the tournament and was held from 12 June until 18 June 1989. First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title.

1989 Dow Classic
Date12–18 June
Edition8th
CategoryCategory 2
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationBirmingham, England
VenueEdgbaston Priory Club
Champions
Singles
Martina Navratilova
Doubles
Larisa Savchenko / Natasha Zvereva

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1989 Dow Classic – Singles

Martina Navratilova defeated Zina Garrison 7–6(7–5), 6–3

  • It was Navratilova's 3rd singles title of the year and the 141th of her career.

Doubles
Main article: 1989 Dow Classic – Doubles

Larisa Savchenko / Natasha Zvereva defeated Meredith McGrath / Pam Shriver 7–5, 5–7, 6–0

  • It was Savchenko's 3rd title of the year and the 13th of her career. It was Zvereva's 3rd title of the year and the 5th of her career.
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