Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA Houston 1989 Draw & Results
CompletedMonica 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.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 24 — Apr 30
Location
Houston, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Monica Seles
6-2 6-3
Amy Frazier
6-2 6-2
Andrea Temesvari
6-2 6-3
Zina Garrison
6-2 7-5
Carrie Cunningham
4-6 7-5 6-2
Hu Na
6-2 7-6
Kimberly Kessaris
7-5 6-0
Elise Burgin
4-6 6-4 6-4
Chris Evert
6-1 6-2
Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel
7-5 2-6 6-3
Gretchen Magers
4-6 6-4 6-3
Katrina Adams
3-6 7-6 6-3
Susan Sloane Lundy
6-0 6-1
Angelika Kanellopoulou
6-3 6-2
Lori Mcneil
4-6 6-3 6-4
Laxmi Poruri
6-3 6-1
Round of 16
Monica Seles
5-7 6-4 6-2
Andrea Temesvari
6-3 6-7 6-2
Carrie Cunningham
2-6 6-2 6-4
Kimberly Kessaris
7-6 6-1
Chris Evert
6-0 6-3
Gretchen Magers
6-4 6-2
Susan Sloane Lundy
6-4 3-6 7-5
Lori Mcneil
7-6 6-4
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Monica Seles
6-0 6-1
Chris Evert
7-6 6-2
Final
Monica Seles
3-6 6-1 6-4
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Houston.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Monica Seles 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Amy Frazier 1 appearance
View the full Houston record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Seles | 3-6 6-1 6-4 | Chris Evert | H2H | Match data | 1989 | Clay |
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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.