1987 European Open

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1987 European Open
Date18–24 May
Edition11th
Category2
Draw56S / 24D
Prize money$100,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Geneva, Switzerland
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
←  1986  · WTA Swiss Open ·  1988  →

The 1987 European Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Geneva, Switzerland that was part of the Category 2 tier of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from 18 May until 24 May 1987. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title, her third at the event after 1981 and 1982. [1] [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert defeated Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg Manuela Maleeva 6–3, 4–6, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie defeated Flag of Peru.svg Laura Gildemeister / Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier 4–6, 6–4, 6–3

References

  1. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. pp. 178, 221. ISBN   9780002182690.
  2. ↑ Remmert, Richard A., ed. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 337.
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