1987 Nutri-Metics Open
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The 1987 Nutri-Metics Open was a women's
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tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the
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and was part of the Category 1 tier of the
1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series The 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series was the 15th season of the tennis circuit since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced in January, 1987, and concluded in December, 1987 after events. The Virginia Slims W ...
. It was the second edition of the tournament and ran from 26 January until 1 February 1987. Gretchen Magers won the singles title.


Finals


Singles

Gretchen Magers defeated
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6–2, 6–3 * It was Magers' 1st singles title of her career.


Doubles

Anna-Maria Fernandez / Julie Richardson defeated Gretchen Magers / Elizabeth Minter 4–6, 6–4, 6–2


See also

* 1987 Benson and Hedges Open – men's tournament


References


External links


Official website

ITF tournament edition details

WTA tournament draws
{{1987 WTA Tour Nutri-Metics Open WTA Auckland Open 1987 in New Zealand tennis Ten January 1987 sports events in New Zealand February 1987 sports events in New Zealand