Monica Seles def. Chris Evert
3-6 6-1 6-4
Monica Seles defeated Chris Evert 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the 1989 Houston final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Monica Seles | Chris Evert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 2, 1973 | Dec 21, 1954 |
| Age | 15 | 34 |
| Height | 178 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | 135 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,736 | 2,257 |
| Current career W-L | 586–123 | 1,228–158 |
| Current career earnings | $14,891,762 | $8,896,195 |
Path
Monica Seles's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Cunningham | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 29, 1989 | SF |
| Andrea Temesvari | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 29, 1989 | QF |
| Amy Frazier | 5-7 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 28, 1989 | R16 |
| Mary Lou Piatek | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 27, 1989 | R32 |
Monica Seles's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Chris Evert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Sloane Lundy | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 29, 1989 | SF |
| Gretchen Magers | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 29, 1989 | QF |
| Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 28, 1989 | R16 |
| Karen Schimper | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 27, 1989 | R32 |