1987 South Australian Open – Singles

Wally Masur defeated Bill Scanlon 6–4, 7–6 to secure the title.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇮🇳 Ramesh Krishnan (quarterfinals)
 * 2) 🇮🇱 Amos Mansdorf (quarterfinals)
 * 3) n/a
 * 4) 🇺🇸 Matt Anger (second round)
 * 5)  Eddie Edwards (first round)
 * 6) 🇦🇺 Broderick Dyke (second round)
 * 7) 🇦🇺 Wally Masur (champion)
 * 8)  Nduka Odizor (semifinals)