1987 Virginia Slims of Washington
The 1987 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia in the United States and was part of the Category 3 tier of the 1987 WTA Tour. It was the 16th edition of the tournament and was held from March 23 through March 29, 1987. First-seeded Hana Mandlíková won the singles title and earned $30,500 in first-prize money.[1][2][3][4]
| 1987 Virginia Slims of Washington | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 23–29 |
| Edition | 16th |
| Category | Category 3 |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Supreme) / indoor |
| Location | Fairfax, Virginia, United States |
| Venue | Patriot Center |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Hana Mandlíková | |
| Doubles | |
 Elise Burgin / Pam Shriver | |
Finals
Singles
Hana Mandlíková defeated Barbara Potter 6–4, 6–2
- It was Mandlíková's 2nd singles title of the year and the 27th, and last, of her career.
Doubles
Elise Burgin / Pam Shriver defeated Zina Garrison / Lori McNeil 6–1, 3–6, 6–4
References
- John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. pp. 176, 178, 182. ISBN 9780002182690.
- Remmert, Richard A., ed. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 336.
- Will Dunham (March 30, 1987). "Hana Mandlikova finally put an end to Barbara Potter's..." UPI.
- Christine Brennan (March 29, 1987). "Potter upsets Garrison, gains berth in final against Mandlikova". The Washington Post.
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