1987 Virginia Slims of Indianapolis – Singles

Zina Garrison was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Halle Cioffi won the title by defeating Anne Smith 4–6, 6–4, 7–6(12–10) in the final.

Seeds
The first eight seeds received a bye into the second round. • # 🇺🇸 Barbara Potter (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Kate Gompert (third round)

• # 🇨🇦 Helen Kelesi (third round)

• # 🇺🇸 Kathleen Horvath (second round, retired)

• # Natasha Zvereva (third round)

• # 🇺🇸 Stephanie Rehe (second round, retired)

• # 🇺🇸 Terry Phelps (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Alycia Moulton (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Elly Hakami (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Melissa Gurney (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Gretchen Rush (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Beverly Bowes (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Michelle Torres (third round)

• # 🇺🇸 Hu Na (semifinals)