| Singles | |
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| 1988 Dow Classic | |
| 1987 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–2, 6–1 |
Pam Shriver was the four-time defending champion but lost in the final 6–2, 6–1 against Claudia Kohde-Kilsch.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. The top nine seeds received a bye to the second round.