The 1989 DHL Open was a women's

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the

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and was part of the Category 1 tier of the 1989 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament took place from 10 April through 16 April 1989. Second-seeded

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won the singles title and earned $12,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–1, 6–0 * It was Cordwell's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

Doubles

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defeated

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6–7^(6–8), 6–2, 6–1 * It was Cordwell's 2nd title of the year and the 3rd of her career. It was Smylie's 2nd title of the year and the 23rd of her career.

References

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ITF tournament edition details

Tournament draws
{{1989 WTA Tour DHL Open WTA Singapore Open 1989 in Singaporean sport