1987 Dow Chemical Classic

The 1987 Dow Chemical Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 6th edition of the tournament and took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 8 June until 14 June 1987. The tournament suffered as a result of rain and the doubles tournament was eventually cancelled before completion of the first round matches. First-seeded Pam Shriver won the singles title.

Other entrants
The following players received wildcards into the main draw:
 * 🇬🇧 Annabel Croft
 * 🇬🇧 Sally Reeves
 * 🇬🇧 Julie Salmon

The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
 * 🇳🇿 Belinda Cordwell
 * 🇦🇺 Louise Field
 * Nicole Muns-Jagerman
 * 🇬🇧 Valda Lake
 * 🇦🇺 Susan Leo
 * 🇯🇵 Kumiko Okamoto
 * 🇫🇷 Pascale Paradis
 * Karen Schimper

The following player received a lucky loser spot:
 * 🇸🇪 Maria Lindström

Singles
🇺🇸 Pam Shriver defeated Larisa Savchenko 4–6, 6–2, 6–2
 * It was Shriver's first title of the year and the 14th of her career.

Doubles
The doubles event was cancelled before completion of the first round matches due to the rain.