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1987 French Open

The 1987 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from 25 May until 7 June. It was the 86th staging of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1987.

The event was part of the 1987 Nabisco Grand Prix and 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series.

Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1987 French Open – Men's singles

Czechoslovakia Ivan Lendl defeated Sweden Mats Wilander, 7–5, 6–2, 3–6, 7–6(7–3).

  • It was Lendl's 2nd title of the year, and his 64th overall. It was his 5th career Grand Slam title, and his 3rd French Open title.

Women's singles

Main article: 1987 French Open – Women's singles

FRG Steffi Graf defeated USA Martina Navratilova, 6–4, 4–6, 8–6.

  • It was Graf's 1st career Grand Slam title.

Men's doubles

Main article: 1987 French Open – Men's doubles

SWE Anders Järryd / USA Robert Seguso defeated FRA Guy Forget / FRA Yannick Noah, 6–7, 6–7, 6–3, 6–4, 6–2.

Women's doubles

Main article: 1987 French Open – Women's doubles

USA Martina Navratilova / USA Pam Shriver defeated FRG Steffi Graf / ARG Gabriela Sabatini, 6–2, 6–1.

Mixed doubles

Main article: 1987 French Open – Mixed doubles

USA Pam Shriver / ESP Emilio Sánchez Vicario defeated USA Lori McNeil / USA Sherwood Stewart, 6–3, 7–6(7–4).

Prize money

Total prize money for the event was FF19,948,960.

References

References

  1. Roger M. Williams. (8 June 1987). "Lendl wins his third French Open". [[The Palm Beach Post]].
  2. Roger M. Williams. (7 June 1987). "Grag Topples Navratilova in French Final". [[The New York Times]].
  3. (1988). "World of Tennis". Queen Anne Press.
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