Jimmy Connors was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Tim Mayotte won in the final 3–6, 6–4, 7–5 against Brad Gilbert.
Seeds The top eight seeds received a bye to the second round.
Tim Mayotte (champion) Brad Gilbert (final) Jay Berger (third round) Yannick Noah (third round) Dan Goldie (second round) Paul Annacone (third round) Derrick Rostagno (third round) Robert Seguso (second round) Richard Matuszewski (first round) Paul Chamberlin (quarterfinals) Todd Witsken (semifinals) Ramesh Krishnan (quarterfinals) Milan Šrejber (first round) Jimmy Arias (second round) John Frawley (first round) Jeff Tarango (second round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Bottom half
Section 3
Section 4
External links 1989 Sovran Bank Classic draw