Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA Houston 1987 Draw & Results
CompletedChris Evert won the 1987 Houston, defeating Martina Navratilova 3-6 6-1 7-6 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 20–26 on clay courts in Houston, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 20 — Apr 26
Location
Houston, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Chris Evert
6-1 6-1
Mariana Perez Roldan
4-6 7-5 6-2
Kate Gompert
6-0 6-2
Mercedes Paz
6-0 6-3
Hana Mandlikova
6-2 6-1
Bettina Fulco
2-6 6-0 6-3
Gabriela Sabatini
6-1 6-3
Michelle Torres
6-7 7-6 6-3
Martina Navratilova
6-2 6-1
Laura Arraya
6-2 6-4
Lori Mcneil
6-4 6-4
Andrea Jaeger
4-6 6-0 6-4
Zina Garrison
6-4 7-5
Elise Burgin
6-1 6-3
Raffaella Reggi Concato
6-3 6-1
Gretchen Magers
6-4 6-1
Round of 16
Chris Evert
6-2 6-1
Kate Gompert
6-1 6-2
Hana Mandlikova
6-1 6-4
Gabriela Sabatini
6-1 6-0
Martina Navratilova
6-3 6-4
Lori Mcneil
(w/o)
Zina Garrison
6-0 6-0
Raffaella Reggi Concato
6-3 2-6 7-6
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Chris Evert
6-3 7-5
Martina Navratilova
6-1 7-6
Final
Chris Evert
3-6 6-1 7-6
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Houston.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Chris Evert 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Amy Schwartz 1 appearance
View the full Houston record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 3-6 6-1 7-6 | Martina Navratilova | H2H | Match data | 1987 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Houston held?
- Houston is held in Houston, United States.
- Who is the latest recorded Houston winner?
- The 1987 Houston was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Martina Navratilova 3-6 6-1 7-6.
- What is the earliest recorded Houston edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Houston in TennisDB is 1987.
- What surface is Houston played on?
- Houston is played on clay courts.