The 1988 Fernleaf Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Wellington in New Zealand and was part of the Category 1 tier of the 1988 WTA Tour. The tournament ran from 1 February through 8 February 1988. The singles title was won by 13th seeded Jill Hetherington.[1][2]

1988 Fernleaf Classic
Date1–8 February
Edition1st
CategoryCategory 1
Draw56S / 24D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationWellington, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
Canada Jill Hetherington
Doubles
United States Patty Fendick / Canada Jill Hetherington
Wellington Classic · 1989 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Jill Hetherington defeated   Katrina Adams 6–1, 6–1

  • It was Hetherington's 2nd title of the year and the 3rd of her career.

Doubles

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  Patty Fendick /   Jill Hetherington defeated   Belinda Cordwell /   Julie Richardson 6–3, 6–3

  • It was Fendick's 3rd title of the year and the 3rd of her career. It was Hetherington's 3rd title of the year and the 4th of her career.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1989). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1989. London: Willow Books. pp. 174, 210. ISBN 9780002183116.
  2. ^ Henlon, Maureen; Bloch Shallouf, Renee, eds. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 354.
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