1987 Virginia Slims of Newport

August 2023 1987 Virginia Slims of Newport July 13–19 9th Virginia Slims (Cat 3) 32S / 16D $150,000 Grass / outdoor Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. Newport Casino USA Pam Shriver USA Gigi Fernández / USA Lori McNeil The 1987 Virginia Slims of Newport was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was held from July 13 through July 19, 1987. First-seeded Pam Shriver won her second consecutive singles title at the event and earned $30,000 first-prize money.The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988 1988 Willow Books London 9780002182690 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Pam Shriver defeated USA Wendy White 6–2, 6–4 It was Shriver's 2nd singles title of the year and the 15th of her career. Doubles USA Gigi Fernández / USA Lori McNeil defeated GBR Anne Hobbs / USA Kathy Jordan 7–6(7–5), 7–5 See also 1987 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships – men's tournament References External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament draws Virginia Slims of Newport Category:Virginia Slims of Newport Category:1987 in sports in Rhode Island Category:1987 in American tennis