1987 Sovran Bank D.C. National Tennis Classic

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1987 Sovran Bank D.C. National Tennis Classic
DateJuly 27 – August 2
Edition19th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$232,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
VenueRock Creek Stadium
Champions
Singles
Czechoslovakia Ivan Lendl[1]
Doubles
United States Gary Donnelly / United States Peter Fleming[2]
← 1986 · Washington Open · 1988 →

The 1987 Sovran Bank D.C. National Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor hard courts. The surface was changed from clay to hard court in an attempt to attract more top players in preparation for the US Open. It was the 19th edition of the tournament, which was part of the 1987 Grand Prix circuit, and was held at the Rock Creek Stadium in Washington, D.C. from July 27 through August 2, 1987. First-seeded Ivan Lendl won the singles title and earned $39,440 first-prize money.[3]

Finals[edit]

Singles[edit]

Czechoslovakia Ivan Lendl defeated United States Brad Gilbert 6–1, 6–0

  • It was Lendl's 3rd singles title of the year and his 65th of his career.

Doubles[edit]

United States Gary Donnelly / United States Peter Fleming defeated Australia Laurie Warder / United States Blaine Willenborg 6–2, 7–6

References[edit]

  1. ^ "1987 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1988 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. p. 133. ISBN 9780002182690.

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