1987 Dow Chemical Classic
1987 Dow Chemical Classic | |
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Date | June 8 – June 14 |
Edition | 6th |
Surface | Grass / Outdoor |
Location | Birmingham, England |
Venue | Edgbaston Priory Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Pam Shriver | |
Doubles | |
Doubles cancelled due to rain. |
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 event. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, from June 8 through June 14, 1987. The tournament suffered as a result of rain and the doubles tournament was eventually cancelled before completion of the first round matches.
Entrants
Seeds
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Other entrantsThe following players received wildcards into the main draw:
The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
The following player received a lucky loser spot: |
Winners
Women's Singles
Pam Shriver defeated Larisa Savchenko 4–6, 6–2, 6–2
- It was Shriver's first title of the year and the 14th of her career.
Women's Doubles
The doubles event was cancelled before completion of the first round matches due to the rain.