1987 European Open
From The Right Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
| 1987 European Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 18–24 May |
| Edition | 11th |
| Category | 2 |
| Draw | 56S / 24D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| United States Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
| United States Betsy Nagelsen Australia Elizabeth Smylie | |
.svg){kind=link}
The 1987 European Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Geneva, Switzerland that was part of the Category 2 tier of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from 18 May until 24 May 1987. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title, her third at the event after 1981 and 1982.[1][2]
Finals
Singles
United States Chris Evert defeated Bulgaria Manuela Maleeva 6–3, 4–6, 6–2
.svg){kind=link}
- It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 152nd of her career.
Doubles
United States Betsy Nagelsen / Australia Elizabeth Smylie defeated Peru Laura Gildemeister / France Catherine Tanvier 4–6, 6–4, 6–3
References
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. pp. 178, 221. ISBN 9780002182690.
- ↑ Remmert, Richard A., ed. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 337.