1987 Family Circle NSW Open

The 1987 Family Circle NSW Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the White City Stadium in Sydney, Australia that was part of the Category 3 tier of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 95th edition of the tournament and was held from 5 January until 11 January 1987. Sixth-seeded Zina Garrison won the singles title.

Singles
🇺🇸 Zina Garrison defeated 🇺🇸 Pam Shriver 6–2, 6–4
 * It was Garrison's 1st singles title of the year and the 5th of her career.

Doubles
🇺🇸 Betsy Nagelsen / 🇦🇺 Elizabeth Smylie defeated 🇦🇺 Jenny Byrne / 🇦🇺 Janine Tremelling 6–7(5–7), 7–5, 6–1