1987 Dow Chemical Classic

The 1987 Dow Chemical Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 6th edition of the tournament and took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 8 June until 14 June 1987. The tournament suffered as a result of rain and the doubles tournament was eventually cancelled before completion of the first round matches. First-seeded Pam Shriver won the singles title.[1][2]

1987 Dow Chemical Classic
Date8–14 June
Edition6th
Draw56S / 32D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationBirmingham, United Kingdom
VenueEdgbaston Priory Club
Champions
Singles
United States Pam Shriver
Doubles
Doubles cancelled due to rain.

Entrants

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1987 Dow Chemical Classic – Singles

United States Pam Shriver defeated Soviet Union Larisa Savchenko 4–6, 6–2, 6–2

  • It was Shriver's first title of the year and the 14th of her career.

Doubles

The doubles event was cancelled before completion of the first round matches due to the rain.

References
  1. John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. pp. 178, 222. ISBN 9780002182690.
  2. Remmert, Richard A., ed. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 337.
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