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]
| 1987 Sovran Bank D.C. National Tennis Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 27 – August 2 |
| Edition | 19th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 56S / 28D |
| Prize money | $232,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Venue | Rock Creek Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Ivan Lendl[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Gary Donnelly / Peter Fleming[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Ivan Lendl defeated Brad Gilbert 6–1, 6–0
- It was Lendl's 3rd singles title of the year and his 65th of his career.
Doubles
edit Gary Donnelly / Peter Fleming defeated 
Laurie Warder / Blaine Willenborg 6–2, 7–6
References
edit- ^ "1987 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1988 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. p. 133. ISBN 9780002182690.