1987 Eckerd Open

The 1987 Eckerd Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Bardmoor Country Club in Tampa, Florida in the United States and was part of the Category 3 tier of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 15th edition of the tournament and was held from April 27 through May 3, 1987. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $30,500 first-prize money.[1][2][3]

1987 Eckerd Open
DateApril 27 – May 3
Edition15th
CategoryCategory 3
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceClay
LocationTampa, Florida, U.S.
VenueBardmoor Country Club
Champions
Singles
Chris Evert
Doubles
Chris Evert / Wendy Turnbull

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert defeated Kate Gompert 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 151st of her career.

Doubles

Chris Evert / Wendy Turnbull defeated Elise Burgin / Rosalyn Fairbank 6–4, 6–3

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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. p. 195. ISBN 9780002182690.
  2. Remmert, Richard A., ed. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 336.
  3. Melissa Isaacson (May 4, 1987). "Evert stops game effort by Gompert". Orlando Sentinel.
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