The 1989 Lipton International Players Championships was a

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tournament played on outdoor

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. It was the 5th edition of the Miami Masters and was part of the

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and of Category 5 of the

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. The tournament took place at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Florida in the United States from March 20 through April 3, 1989.

Finals

Men's singles

Ivan Lendl defeated Thomas Muster by

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* It was Lendl's 3rd title of the year and the 82nd of his career. * Muster could not play the final because he was hit by a drunk driver on the eve of the final.

Women's singles

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defeated

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6–1, 4–6, 6–2 * It was Sabatini's 1st title of the year and the 19th of her career.

Men's doubles

Jakob Hlasek / Anders Järryd defeated Jim Grabb / Patrick McEnroe 6–3 (Grabb and McEnroe retired) * It was Hlasek's 3rd title of the year and the 9th of his career. It was Järryd's 1st title of the year and the 43rd of his career.

Women's doubles

Jana Novotná /

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defeated

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/ Lori McNeil 7–6^(7–5), 6–4 * It was Novotná's 4th title of the year and the 16th of her career. It was Suková's 4th title of the year and the 36th of her career.

External links

Official website

ATP tournament profile

{{1989 WTA Tour