Two-time defending champion Ivan Lendl defeated Mats Wilander in the final, 6–7(7–9), 6–0, 7–6(7–4), 6–4 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1987 US Open. It was his third US Open title and sixth major title overall. It was Lendl's third consecutive US Open title, following three consecutive runner-up finishes. Despite the final only going four sets, and one of those sets being 6–0, the match lasted 4 hours and 47 minutes, with Lendl saving multiple set points in the third set.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Ivan Lendl is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Final eight
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
External links Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) – 1987 US Open Men's Singles draw 1987 US Open – Men's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation