The 1987 Volvo Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet court at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England that was part of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 10th edition of the tournament and was held from 19 October until 25 October 1987. Second-seeded Gabriela Sabatini won the singles title and earned $40,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3][4]
| 1987 Volvo Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19–25 October |
| Edition | 10th |
| Category | Category 4 |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $200,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Brighton, England |
| Venue | Brighton Centre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Gabriela Sabatini | |
| Doubles | |
 Kathy Jordan /  Helena Suková | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Gabriela Sabatini defeated Pam Shriver 7–5, 6–4
- It was Sabatini's 2nd singles title of the year and the 4th of her career.
Doubles edit
Kathy Jordan / Helena Suková defeated 
Tine Scheuer-Larsen / 
Catherine Tanvier 7–5, 6–1
References edit
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. pp. 176 179, 212–213. ISBN 9780002182690.
- ^ Remmert, Richard A., ed. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 338.
- ^ "Gabriela Sabatini and Pam Shriver Saturday defeated their opponents..." UPI. 24 October 1987.
- ^ "Results plus". The New York Times. 26 October 1987.