The 1987 Lorraine Open was a men's

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tournament played on indoor

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s in

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, and was part of the

1987 Nabisco Grand Prix The 1987 Nabisco Grand Prix was the only tennis circuit held that year. It incorporated the four grand slam (tennis), grand slam tournaments, three World Championship Tennis tournaments and the Grand Prix tennis circuit, Grand Prix tournaments. ...

. It was the ninth edition of the tournament took place from 23 March through 29 March 1987. First-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–2, 6–3 * It was Cash' 1st singles title of the year and the 3rd of his career.

Doubles

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defeated

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/ Larry Scott 6–4, 6–4

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
{{1987 Nabisco Grand Prix

Lorraine Open The Lorraine Open is a defunct men's tennis tournament that was played as part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit from 1979 to 1989. It was held in Lorraine, one of the 26 regions of France. The venue alternated annually from Lorraine's two main citi ...

Lorraine Open

March 1987 sports events in Europe