title: 1987 Dow Chemical Classic
text: # 1987 Dow Chemical Classic
  
  The 1987 Dow Chemical Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 6th edition of the tournament and took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 8 June until 14 June 1987. The tournament suffered as a result of rain and the doubles tournament was eventually cancelled before completion of the first round matches. First-seeded Pam Shriver won the singles title.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Singles
  
  Pam Shriver defeated Larisa Savchenko 4–6, 6–2, 6–2
  
  * It was Shriver's first title of the year and the 14th of her career.
  
  ### Doubles
  
  The doubles event was cancelled before completion of the first round matches due to the rain.
  
  