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WTA Houston 1989 Draw & Results
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Monica Seles won the 1989 Houston, defeating Chris Evert 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 24–30 on clay courts in Houston, United States.
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Location
Houston,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
31 recorded singles results
Houston 1989 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Monica Seles 3-6 6-1 6-4 Chris Evert #4 H2H Match data Apr 30, 1989* F Upset: winner had a 5 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Monica Seles 6-0 6-1 Carrie Cunningham #121 H2H Match data Apr 29, 1989* SF Chris Evert #4 7-6 6-2 Susan Sloane Lundy H2H Match data Apr 29, 1989* SF Monica Seles 6-2 7-5 Andrea Temesvari #111 H2H Match data Apr 29, 1989* QF Susan Sloane Lundy 6-2 6-4 Lori Mcneil #14 H2H Match data Apr 29, 1989* QF Carrie Cunningham #121 6-1 6-3 Kimberly Kessaris H2H Match data Apr 29, 1989* QF Chris Evert #4 7-6 6-3 Gretchen Magers #42 H2H Match data Apr 29, 1989* QF Carrie Cunningham #121 2-6 6-2 6-4 Hu Na H2H Match data Apr 28, 1989* R16 Andrea Temesvari #111 6-3 6-7 6-2 Zina Garrison #6 H2H Match data Apr 28, 1989* R16 Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Chris Evert #4 6-0 6-3 Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel H2H Match data Apr 28, 1989* R16 Monica Seles 5-7 6-4 6-2 Amy Frazier #41 H2H Match data Apr 28, 1989* R16 Gretchen Magers #42 6-4 6-2 Katrina Adams #69 H2H Match data Apr 28, 1989* R16 Susan Sloane Lundy 6-4 3-6 7-5 Angelika Kanellopoulou H2H Match data Apr 28, 1989* R16 Kimberly Kessaris 7-6 6-1 Elise Burgin #90 H2H Match data Apr 28, 1989* R16 Lori Mcneil #14 7-6 6-4 Laxmi Poruri #220 H2H Match data Apr 28, 1989* R16 Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel 7-5 2-6 6-3 Michelle Torres #120 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Lori Mcneil #14 4-6 6-3 6-4 Elly Hakami #115 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Monica Seles 6-2 6-3 Mary Lou Piatek H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Susan Sloane Lundy 6-0 6-1 Pam Casale #309 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Laxmi Poruri #220 6-3 6-1 Melissa Gurney #152 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Elise Burgin #90 4-6 6-4 6-4 Isabel Cueto #33 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Katrina Adams #69 3-6 7-6 6-3 Donna Faber #81 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Hu Na 6-2 7-6 Maureen Drake #239 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Gretchen Magers #42 4-6 6-4 6-3 Iva Budarova #109 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Chris Evert #4 6-1 6-2 Karen Schimper #99 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Andrea Temesvari #111 6-2 6-3 Mary Pierce H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Angelika Kanellopoulou 6-3 6-2 Kate Gompert #259 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Amy Frazier #41 6-2 6-2 Andrea Holikova #165 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Kimberly Kessaris 7-5 6-0 Amy Schwartz H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Zina Garrison #6 6-2 7-5 Mariaan De Swardt H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Carrie Cunningham #121 4-6 7-5 6-2 Katerina Maleeva #11 H2H Match data Apr 27, 1989* R32 Upset: winner had a 8 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
The leading Open Era records for Houston.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Houston held?
Houston is held in Houston, United States.
Who won the most recent Houston?
The 1989 Houston was won by Monica Seles, who defeated Chris Evert 3-6 6-1 6-4.
When was the first Houston played?
The first edition of Houston was held in 1989.
What surface is Houston played on?
Houston is played on clay courts.