1987 Family Circle NSW Open – Singles

Martina Navratilova was the two-time defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Zina Garrison won the title by defeating Pam Shriver 6–2, 6–4 in the final.

Seeds
The first eight seeds received a bye into the second round. • # Hana Mandlíková (third round)

• # 🇺🇸 Pam Shriver (final)

• # Helena Suková (quarterfinals)

• # Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (second round)

• # 🇧🇬 Manuela Maleeva (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Zina Garrison (champion)

• # 🇺🇸 Lori McNeil (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Robin White (second round)

• # 🇸🇪 Catarina Lindqvist (quarterfinals)

• # 🇦🇺 Wendy Turnbull (semifinals)

• # 🇨🇦 Carling Bassett (first round)

• # 🇬🇧 Jo Durie (second round)

• # 🇦🇺 Dianne Balestrat (second round, withdrew)

• # 🇺🇸 Marianne Werdel (first round)