| Score: | 6–1, 6–0 |
| Draw: | 7 |
| Seeds: | – |
| Edition: | 1st |
See main article: article and 1887 U.S. National Championships. Ellen Hansell defeated Laura Knight 6–1, 6–0 in the final to win the inaugural event of the women's singles tennis title at the 1887 U.S. National Championships. It was played on outdoor grass courts and held from September 27 through October 5, 1887 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Wissahickon, Philadelphia.[1] [2]