See main article: 1987 Virginia Slims Championships.
Steffi Graf defeated Gabriela Sabatini in the final, 4–6, 6–4, 6–0, 6–4 to win the singles tennis title at the 1987 Virginia Slims Championships. This marked the eleventh career meeting between time Graf and Sabatini, with Graf winning all eleven matches.
Martina Navratilova was the five-time defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to Sabatini.
Martina Navratilova (quarterfinals) Chris Evert (first round) Pam Shriver (quarterfinals)