| Singles | |
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| 1989 Dow Classic | |
| 1988 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 7–6, 6–3 |
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch was the defending champion but lost in the semifinals to Zina Garrison.
Martina Navratilova won in the final 7–6, 6–3 against Garrison.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. The top eight seeds received a bye to the second round.