The 1989 OTB Open was a

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts in

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, in the United States that was part of the

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and of Tier V of the 1989 WTA Tour. The men's tournament was held from July 17 through July 23, 1989, while the women's tournament was held from July 24 through July 30, 1989.

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and

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won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

defeated Scott Davis 2–6, 6–4, 6–4 * It was Youl's only title of the year and the 1st of his career.

Women's singles

defeated Marianne Werdel 6–4, 6–3 * It was Gildemeister's 1st title of the year and the 4th of her career.

Men's doubles

Scott Davis /

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defeated Brad Pearce /

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2–6, 6–4, 6–4 * It was Davis' 2nd title of the year and the 9th of his career. It was Dyke's only title of the year and the 7th of his career.

Women's doubles

Michelle Jaggard / Hu Na defeated

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/ Debbie Graham 6–3, 6–2 * It was Jaggard's only title of the year and the 2nd of her career. It was Na's only title of the year and the 1st of her career.

References

{{1989 WTA Tour OTB Open OTB Open OTB Open 1989 in American tennis