1987 Sovran Bank D.C. National Tennis Classic – Singles

Karel Nováček was the defending champion, but chose to compete at Hilversum during the same week.

Ivan Lendl won the title by defeating Brad Gilbert 6–1, 6–0 in the final.

Seeds
The first eight seeds received a bye to the second round. • # Ivan Lendl (champion)

• # Boris Becker (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Jimmy Connors (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Brad Gilbert (final)

• # 🇺🇸 Johan Kriek (third round)

• # (n/a)

• # 🇺🇸 Jimmy Arias (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Jay Berger (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Dan Goldie (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Andre Agassi (first round)

• # 🇵🇪 Jaime Yzaga (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Todd Witsken (quarterfinals)

• # 🇳🇬 Nduka Odizor (third round)

• # 🇺🇸 Jim Pugh (third round)

• # 🇸🇪 Johan Carlsson (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Peter Fleming (first round)