Jimmy Connors was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Tim Mayotte won in the final 3–6, 6–4, 7–5 against Brad Gilbert.
The top eight seeds received a bye to the second round.
Tim Mayotte (champion) Brad Gilbert (final) Jay Berger (third round)
Yannick Noah (third round) Dan Goldie (second round) Paul Annacone (third round) Derrick Rostagno (third round) Robert Seguso (second round) Richard Matuszewski (first round) Paul Chamberlin (quarterfinals) Todd Witsken (semifinals)
Ramesh Krishnan (quarterfinals) Jimmy Arias (second round)
John Frawley (first round) Jeff Tarango (second round)