1987 South African Open (tennis)
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1987 South African Open | |
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Date | 16–22 November |
Edition | 84th |
Category | Grand Prix |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $232,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Pat Cash[1] | |
Doubles | |
Kevin Curren / David Pate[2] |
The 1987 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1987 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 84th edition of the tournament and was held from 16 November through 22 November 1987. First-seeded Pat Cash, who entered the main draw on a wildcard, won the singles title.[3]
Finals
Singles
Pat Cash defeated Brad Gilbert 7–6, 4–6, 2–6, 6–0, 6–1
- It was Cash' 3rd and last singles title of the year and the 5th of his career.
Doubles
Kevin Curren / David Pate defeated Eric Korita / Brad Pearce 6–4, 6–4
References
- ^ "1987 Johannesburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1987 Johannesburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. p. 152. ISBN 9780002182690.
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