1987 South African Open (tennis)

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1987 South African Open
Date16–22 November
Edition84th
Category Grand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$232,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Champions
Singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pat Cash [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Curren / Flag of the United States.svg David Pate [2]
  1986  · South African Open ·  1988  

The 1987 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1987 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 84th edition of the tournament and was held from 16 November through 22 November 1987. First-seeded Pat Cash, who entered the main draw on a wildcard, won the singles title. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pat Cash defeated Flag of the United States.svg Brad Gilbert 7–6, 4–6, 2–6, 6–0, 6–1

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Curren / Flag of the United States.svg David Pate defeated Flag of the United States.svg Eric Korita / Flag of the United States.svg Brad Pearce 6–4, 6–4

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References

  1. "1987 Johannesburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1987 Johannesburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. p. 152. ISBN   9780002182690.