1987 WCT Scottsdale Open – Singles

John McEnroe was the defending champion but did not compete that year.

Brad Gilbert won in the final 6–2, 6–2 against Eliot Teltscher.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇸🇪 Mats Wilander (first round)
 * 2) 🇺🇸 Tim Mayotte (second round)
 * 3) 🇺🇸 Brad Gilbert (champion)
 * 4) 🇺🇸 David Pate (semifinals)
 * 5) 🇺🇸 Johan Kriek (quarterfinals)
 * 6) 🇺🇸 Kevin Curren (quarterfinals)
 * 7) 🇺🇸 Eliot Teltscher (final)
 * 8) 🇺🇸 Jay Berger (first round)