The 1987 WTA Argentine Open was a women's

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tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the

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, Argentina and was part of the Category 1 tier of the

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. The tournament ran from 30 November until 6 December 1987. First-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–0, 6–2 * It was Sabatini's 3rd and last singles title of the year and the 5th of her

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Doubles

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defeated

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6–2, 6–2 * It was Paz's 2nd title of the year and the 8th of her career. It was Sabatini's 4th title of the year and the 13th of her career.

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
{{1988 WTA Tour WTA Argentine Open WTA Argentine Open WTA Argentine Open WTA Argentine Open WTA Argentine Open