1987 Virginia Slims of Houston

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The 1987 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Westside Tennis Club in Houston, Texas in the United States and was part of the Category 3 tier of the 1987 WTA Tour. It was the 17th edition of the tournament and was held from April 20 through April 26, 1987. Third-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3][4]

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1987 Virginia Slims of Houston
DateApril 20–26
Edition17th
CategoryCategory 3
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationHouston, TX, U.S.
VenueWestside Tennis Club
Champions
Singles
Chris Evert
Doubles
Kathy Jordan / Martina Navratilova
 1986 · Virginia Slims of Houston · 1988 
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Finals

Singles

United States Chris Evert defeated United States Martina Navratilova 3–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–4)

  • It was Evert's 2nd singles title of the year and the 150th of her career.

Doubles

United States Kathy Jordan / United States Martina Navratilova defeated United States Zina Garrison / United States Lori McNeil 6–2, 6–4

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