WTA Indian Wells 1989 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Manuela Maleeva Fragniere won the 1989 Indian Wells, defeating Jenny Byrne 6-4 6-1 in the final. The WTA 1000 event was played on hard courts in Indian Wells, United States, from March 6 to March 12, 1989.

Champion
Manuela Maleeva Fragniere
def. Jenny Byrne , 6-4 6-1
Dates
Mar 6 — Mar 12
Location
Indian Wells, United States
Category
WTA 1000
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Round of 32
Manuela Maleeva Fragniere #9
BYE
Gretchen Magers #40 4-6 7-5 6-2
Dianne Fromholtz #56
Catarina Lindqvist Ryan 6-2 6-2
Elna Reinach #34
Akemi Nishiya 4-6 6-4 6-2
Rosalyn Fairbank #36
Helena Sukova #5
BYE
Brenda Schultz-Mccarthy #38 4-6 6-4 7-5
Robin White #47
Jana Novotna #48 7-6 7-5
Mercedes Paz #44
Nicole Bradtke #25 7-5 5-7 6-1
Tracy Austin #27
Jenny Byrne #64 6-2 6-2
Jo Anne Faull
Terry Phelps #45 6-1 6-2
Lori Mcneil #11
Pam Shriver #6
BYE
Anne Minter #32 6-3 6-2
Jo Durie #60
Hana Mandlikova #51 3-6 6-3 6-2
Akiko Kijimuta #93
Chris Evert #4
BYE
Isabelle Demongeot #46 6-3 6-1
Barbara Paulus #31
Nathalie Tauziat #28 6-1 6-3
Laxmi Poruri #193
Round of 16
Manuela Maleeva Fragniere #9 2-6 7-5 6-2
Gretchen Magers #40
Catarina Lindqvist Ryan 6-2 6-3
Akemi Nishiya
Helena Sukova #5 6-3 6-4
Brenda Schultz-Mccarthy #38
Jana Novotna #48 3-6 7-6 6-3
Nicole Bradtke #25
Jenny Byrne #64 6-4 6-4
Terry Phelps #45
Pam Shriver #6 6-2 6-3
Anne Minter #32
Hana Mandlikova #51 3-6 7-6 6-0
Chris Evert #4
Isabelle Demongeot #46 5-7 6-2 6-3
Nathalie Tauziat #28
Quarterfinals
Manuela Maleeva Fragniere #9 6-3 6-1
Catarina Lindqvist Ryan
Helena Sukova #5 6-1 7-6
Jana Novotna #48
Jenny Byrne #64 6-2 3-6 6-2
Pam Shriver #6
Hana Mandlikova #51 6-3 6-3
Isabelle Demongeot #46
Semifinals
Manuela Maleeva Fragniere #9 6-2 6-4
Helena Sukova #5
Jenny Byrne #64 7-6 6-3
Hana Mandlikova #51
Final
Manuela Maleeva Fragniere #9 6-4 6-1
Jenny Byrne #64

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Indian Wells held?
Indian Wells is held in Indian Wells, United States.
Who won the most recent Indian Wells?
The 2026 Indian Wells was won by Aryna Sabalenka 3-6 6-3 7-6(6).
Who has won the most Indian Wells titles?
Daniela Hantuchova has won 2 Indian Wells titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Indian Wells played?
The first edition of Indian Wells was held in 1989.
What surface is Indian Wells played on?
Indian Wells is played on hard courts.