1987 Jason 2000 Classic

The 1987 Jason 2000 Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on grass courts at the Milton Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia and was part of the Category 2 tier of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 29 December 1986 through 4 January 1987. First-seeded Hana Mandlíková won the singles title.[1][2]

1987 Jason 2000 Classic
Date29 December – 4 January 1987
Edition1st
Category2
Draw56S / 32D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationBrisbane, Australia
VenueMilton Tennis Centre
Champions
Singles
Hana Mandlíková
Doubles
Hana Mandlíková / Wendy Turnbull

Finals

Singles

Hana Mandlíková defeated Pam Shriver 6–2, 2–6, 6–4

  • It was Mandlíková's 1st singles title of the year and the 25th of her career.

Doubles

Hana Mandlíková / Wendy Turnbull defeated Betsy Nagelsen / Elizabeth Smylie 6–4, 6–2

  • It was Mandlíková's 1st doubles title of the year and the 15th of her career. It was Turnbull's 1st doubles title of the year and the 52nd of her career.
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References
  1. John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. pp. 178, 218. ISBN 9780002182690.
  2. Remmert, Richard A., ed. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 336.
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