Chris Evert was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Conchita Martínez beat Gabriela Sabatini in the final by a score of 6–3, 6–2. It was Martinez' second title of the season and the third of her career. The match was Sabatini's third final of the year, and it marked the first time she had been beaten by Martinez.
Seeds A champion seed is indicated in bold text, and text in italics indicates the round in which this seed was eliminated.
Gabriela Sabatini (final) Natasha Zvereva (second round) Katerina Maleeva (first round) Arantxa Sánchez (semifinals) Larisa Savchenko (first round) Sandra Cecchini (quarterfinals) Susan Sloane (second round) Conchita Martínez (champion)
Draw
External links 1989 Eckerd Open Draw